Tears also flowed because football had lost a dignified man in a realm not given to decorum.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He is a dignified man, an honourable man.
The Sun (2016)
An honourable and dignified man.
The Sun (2016)
I try to ask questions in a different, more dignified manner now.
The Sun (2016)
What is your idea of a dignified death?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Will he settle for a dignified exit?
The Sun (2015)
The manner of his dignified departure is the measure of the man.
The Sun (2010)
Yet we deny people the right to die in a humane and dignified way.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This can allow a dignified death at home.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The stay of execution would give him the conditions for a more dignified exit.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
One of the amazing things is the dignified manner in which she is handling the situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The way to do it is in a dignified way.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
No one kind of death is more dignified than another.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was an exit as dignified as it was signposted.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is hardly a dignified way for a party of government to behave.
The Sun (2016)
His death was very dignified in the end.
The Sun (2014)
But times have changed and we felt a dignified exit was best.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It could have been done in a more dignified way.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He is sad that this has come about and he is determined to behave in a dignified manner.
The Sun (2015)
Why does anyone think they have the right to deny those who are terminally ill a peaceful and dignified exit?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
What a dignified man he is.
The Sun (2011)
And what is a dignified death?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was a very calming influence, a very dignified man.
Leo McKinstry Sir Alf: A Major Reappraisal of the Life and Times of England's Greatest FootballManager (2006)
He's also a very dignified and humble man.
The Sun (2011)
Miss Minchin entered the room with a sternly dignified manner.
Frances Hodgson Burnett A Little Princess (1905)
Again: something more like dignified entertainment is guaranteed and awkward scenes with the sponsors afterwards are avoided.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet these small acts are the difference between a calm, dignified death and a family haunted by the memories of loved ones suffering in their final hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A source said: 'He is a very dignified man.
The Sun (2007)
Both have a sense of middle-class duty, as if the members know they should be doing something more dignified than being in a rock band.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
dignified
British English: dignified ADJECTIVE
If you say that someone or something is dignified, you mean they are calm, impressive, and deserve respect.
He seemed a very dignified and charming man.
American English: dignified
Brazilian Portuguese: digno
Chinese: 有尊严的
European Spanish: decoroso
French: digne
German: würdevoll
Italian: dignitoso
Japanese: 威厳のある
Korean: 위엄 있는
European Portuguese: digno
Latin American Spanish: decoroso
Chinese translation of 'dignified'
dignified
(ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd)
adj
[person, manner]高贵(貴)的 (gāoguì de)
(adjective)
Definition
calm, impressive, and worthy of respect
He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner.
Synonyms
distinguished
august
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
reserved
imposing
An imposing figure loomed over me.
formal
grave
noble
She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners.
upright
stately
Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
solemn
This is a solemn occasion.
lofty
Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims.
exalted
I seldom move in such exalted circles.
decorous
The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.
Opposites
vulgar
,
crass
,
unseemly
,
undignified
,
unbecoming
,
inelegant
Additional synonyms
in the sense of august
Definition
dignified and imposing
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
Synonyms
noble,
great,
kingly,
grand,
excellent,
imposing,
impressive,
superb,
distinguished,
magnificent,
glorious,
splendid,
elevated,
eminent,
majestic,
dignified,
regal,
stately,
high-ranking,
monumental,
solemn,
lofty,
exalted
in the sense of decorous
Definition
polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour
The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.