dignified
gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
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Angličtina
méltóságteljes, méltó, emberhez méltó
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Vzorec užití:
[someone] is/remains dignified; a dignified [response/manner/silence]
She gave a dignified speech after losing the election.
A választási vereség után méltóságteljes beszédet mondott.
He remained dignified despite the unfair criticism.
Az igazságtalan bírálatok ellenére is méltóságteljes maradt.
The family handled the situation in a quiet, dignified way.
Učební příklady
She stayed calm and dignified.
Nyugodt és méltóságteljes maradt.
His answer was dignified.
Válasza méltóságteljes volt.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse dignified with dignitary or with simply being important; it describes manner or behavior, not rank.
Význam
calm and worthy of respect
Kolokace
dignified manner
|dignified way
|dignified response
|dignified silence
|dignified behavior
|dignified calm
|remain dignified
|quietly dignified
Synonyma
composed (emphasizes calm self-control)
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poised (suggests graceful confidence under pressure)
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respectable (focuses more on social approval than on calm manner)
Antonyma
undignified (lacking the seriousness or self-respect expected in the situation)
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embarrassing (causing shame rather than respect)
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childish (suggests immature behavior rather than controlled behavior)
Témata
behavior
|social_interaction
|character
|emotions
Definice
calm, serious, and deserving respect
Having or showing a calm, controlled manner that makes others respect you, especially in difficult or public situations.
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Vzorec užití:
a dignified [building/ceremony/appearance/style]
The old courthouse is a dignified stone building in the center of town.
A régi bíróság a városközpontban álló, méltóságteljes kőépület.
The ceremony was dignified without feeling cold or distant.
A szertartás méltóságteljes volt anélkül, hogy hidegnek vagy távolságtartónak hatott volna.
She chose a simple, dignified black dress for the memorial.
Učební příklady
The building looks dignified.
Az épület méltóságteljesnek tűnik.
He wore a dignified dark suit.
Tekintélyt sugárzó sötét öltönyt viselt.
Častá chyba:
Dignified usually suggests restraint, not luxury, flashiness, or decoration.
Význam
quietly serious and elegant
Kolokace
dignified appearance
|dignified bearing
|dignified style
|dignified building
|dignified ceremony
|dignified simplicity
|dignified elegance
|dignified dress
Synonyma
stately (more formal and often used for buildings, ceremonies, or impressive people)
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elegant (emphasizes attractive grace more than seriousness)
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distinguished (suggests an impressive, respected appearance)
Antonyma
shabby (worn or poor-looking rather than respectable)
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gaudy (too bright or showy rather than restrained)
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vulgar (lacking refinement or good taste)
Témata
appearance
|style
|architecture
|formal_events
Definice
serious, elegant, and not showy
Having a quiet, serious elegance or formality that gives an impression of importance and respectability.
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méltó
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Vzorec užití:
a dignified [life/death/retirement/work/care]
The charity helps older people live dignified lives at home.
A jótékonysági szervezet segít az időseknek abban, hogy otthon is méltó életet élhessenek.
Patients deserve dignified care at the end of life.
A betegek életük végén is méltó ellátást érdemelnek.
A living wage is essential for dignified work.
Učební příklady
Everyone needs a dignified place to live.
Mindenkinek szüksége van egy emberhez méltó helyre, ahol lakhat.
The hospital gave him dignified care.
A kórház méltó ellátást biztosított neki.
Častá chyba:
Dignified work or care means decent and respectful, not necessarily prestigious or high-status.
Význam
respectful of human dignity
Kolokace
dignified life
|dignified death
|dignified care
|dignified treatment
|dignified retirement
|dignified work
|dignified living conditions
|live with dignity
Synonyma
respectful (focuses on showing proper regard for a person)
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decent (emphasizes an acceptable humane standard)
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humane (emphasizes kindness and compassion)
Antonyma
degrading (damaging someone's dignity or self-respect)
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humiliating (making someone feel ashamed or powerless)
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inhumane (cruel or lacking basic human compassion)
Témata
human_rights
|healthcare
|work
|social_issues
Definice
respectful and decent, so a person can keep their self-respect
Allowing someone to keep self-respect and be treated as a person of worth, especially in care, work, or living conditions.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
dignified
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dig - ni - fied (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: dignified
Výrazy
dignified death
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd dˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
respectful end-of-life process
a death where a person is treated with respect and kept as comfortable as possible
Příklady
- The hospice focuses on comfort and a dignified death.
- The debate centered on whether patients should have the right to a dignified death.
- Her family wanted her final days to be peaceful and dignified.
Učební příklady
- Hospice care can help people have a dignified death.
dignified exit
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd ˈɛksɪt/
fixed phrase
respectable way of leaving
a calm, respectful way to leave a difficult situation
Příklady
- The board offered the CEO a dignified exit after the scandal.
- She wanted a dignified exit from the relationship, without blame or public arguments.
- The agreement allowed both sides to make a dignified exit from the dispute.
Učební příklady
- He left the company with a dignified exit.
- They ended the argument calmly.
maintain a dignified silence
1/meɪntˈeɪn ə dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
stay silent with self-respect
to stay silent in a calm, respectful way instead of arguing or answering criticism
Příklady
- The actor maintained a dignified silence about the rumors.
- Rather than respond to every insult, she chose to maintain a dignified silence.
- The company kept a dignified silence while the investigation continued.
Učební příklady
- He kept a dignified silence.
- She did not answer the insults.