dignified
gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
calm and worthy of respect
calm, serious, and deserving respect
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is/remains dignified; a dignified [response/manner/silence]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse dignified with dignitary or with simply being important; it describes manner or behavior, not rank.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocações
dignified manner
|dignified way
|dignified response
|dignified silence
|dignified behavior
|dignified calm
|remain dignified
|quietly dignified
Temas
behavior
|social_interaction
|character
|emotions
Exemplos
- She gave a dignified speech after losing the election.
- He remained dignified despite the unfair criticism.
- The family handled the situation in a quiet, dignified way.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She stayed calm and dignified.
- His answer was dignified.
adjective
B2
property
2
quietly serious and elegant
serious, elegant, and not showy
Padrão de uso:
a dignified [building/ceremony/appearance/style]
Erro comum:
Dignified usually suggests restraint, not luxury, flashiness, or decoration.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocações
dignified appearance
|dignified bearing
|dignified style
|dignified building
|dignified ceremony
|dignified simplicity
|dignified elegance
|dignified dress
Temas
appearance
|style
|architecture
|formal_events
Exemplos
- The old courthouse is a dignified stone building in the center of town.
- The ceremony was dignified without feeling cold or distant.
- She chose a simple, dignified black dress for the memorial.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The building looks dignified.
- He wore a dignified dark suit.
adjective
B2
property
3
respectful of human dignity
respectful and decent, so a person can keep their self-respect
Padrão de uso:
a dignified [life/death/retirement/work/care]
Erro comum:
Dignified work or care means decent and respectful, not necessarily prestigious or high-status.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocações
dignified life
|dignified death
|dignified care
|dignified treatment
|dignified retirement
|dignified work
|dignified living conditions
|live with dignity
Temas
human_rights
|healthcare
|work
|social_issues
Exemplos
- The charity helps older people live dignified lives at home.
- Patients deserve dignified care at the end of life.
- A living wage is essential for dignified work.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Everyone needs a dignified place to live.
- The hospital gave him dignified care.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dignified
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd/
Sílabas e acento
dig - ni - fied (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: dignified
Expressões
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
Exemplos
- 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.
dignified exit
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪd ˈɛksɪt/
fixed phrase
respectable way of leaving
a calm, respectful way to leave a difficult situation
Exemplos
- 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.
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
Exemplos
- 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.