dignified

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Verhalten, das ruhig, ernst und respektvoll ist und Achtung verdient. Auch für würdevoll wirkende Dinge oder Auftritte.

Describes a person or behavior that is calm, serious, and worthy of respect.

1. Having or showing dignityB2formal

   Having a composed, serious, and respectful manner or appearance.

   Würdevoll

   • She remained dignified despite the criticism.
   • The ceremony was a dignified and solemn occasion.
   • He gave a dignified speech at the memorial service.

   Synonymeaugustcourtlydistinguishedgraveimposingloftylordlymajesticnoblerespectedsolemnstately

   Antonymebasegracelessignobleshamefulundignified

2. Noble or impressiveB2formal

   Having a noble, impressive, or stately quality.

   Würdevoll

   • The old building had a dignified appearance.
   • Her dignified bearing commanded respect from everyone.
   • The ambassador's dignified presence added to the event's importance.

   Synonymeaugustelevatedgrandimposinglordlymajesticnoblesolemnsplendidstately

   Antonymebasehumbleignoblelowlyundignified

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem oder etwas Ehre, Respekt oder ein Gefühl von Bedeutung zu verleihen, oft indem etwas wichtiger oder edler dargestellt wird, als es tatsächlich ist.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving honor, respect, or a sense of worth to someone or something, often by making something seem more important or noble than it actually is.

1. Give honor or respectB2formal

   To make something seem worthy, honorable, or respectable.

   Ehre erweisen

   • The ceremony dignified the occasion with its solemnity.
   • She refused to dignify his rude comment with a response.
   • The award dignified his years of hard work.

   Synonymeaggrandizeelevateennobleexaltglorifyhonor

   Antonymebelittledebasedegradedemeandenigratedeprecatediscreditdisgracehumiliateshame

2. Elevate in statusC1formal

   To give a higher status or importance to something or someone.

   Aufwerten

   • The new title dignified his position in the company.
   • They sought to dignify the profession through stricter standards.
   • The memorial was built to dignify the memory of the fallen soldiers.

   Synonymeaggrandizedistinguishelevateennobleexaltglorifyhonoruplift

   Antonymedebasedegradedemeandisgracehumiliate