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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDignified
/ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing a serious, calm, and controlled manner that deserves respect.
"She maintained a dignified silence throughout the difficult meeting." - 2
Having a formal, impressive, and stately quality.
"The old mansion retained a dignified charm despite its age."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dignificare', combining 'dignus' (worthy) and 'facere' (to make). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the term evolved from meaning 'to honor or elevate in rank' to describing a manner or appearance that commands respect and displays self-respect.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dignified" is said worldwide
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digne
Transliteration: diɲ
"Elle a gardé une attitude digne."
würdevoll
Transliteration: ˈvʏʁdəˌfɔl
"Er reagierte mit einer würdevollen Haltung."
dignitoso
Transliteration: diɲɲiˈtozo
"Mantenne un contegno dignitoso."
digno
Transliteration: ˈdiɣno
"Ofreció una respuesta digna."
dignificado
Transliteration: diɡni.fiˈka.du
"Ele manteve uma postura digna e serena."
गरिमामय
Transliteration: garimamay
"उसने बहुत गरिमामय उत्तर दिया।"
庄严的
Transliteration: zhuāngyán de
"她保持了庄严的态度。"
위엄 있는
Transliteration: wieom inneun
"그는 위엄 있는 태도를 유지했다."
威厳のある
Transliteration: igen no aru
"彼女は威厳のある態度を保った。"
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