dignified

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd/ (ame, mw)

dignified — 形容詞

  • dignifiedpositive
  • more dignifiedcomparative
  • most dignifiedsuperlative

1. A dignified person behaves in a calm, serious manner that makes other people fee

1.形容詞C2
釋義

莊重

舉止沉穩莊重，令人尊敬

A dignified person behaves in a calm, serious manner that makes other people feel respect for them.

例句

The old judge sat in dignified silence while the court waited for the verdict.

老法官以莊重的沉默坐著，等候法庭宣判。

dignified silence — showing calm composure in a tense moment

Mei-Lin walked into the meeting with a calm, dignified manner that impressed her co-workers.

Mei-Lin 以沉穩莊重的姿態走進會議室，令同事們印象深刻。

dignified manner — describing how someone carries themselves

同義詞
  • stately

    Focuses on grand, impressive appearance or slow, graceful movement; often used for buildings or ceremonies rather than personal behavior.

  • solemn

    Emphasizes seriousness and formality, especially in a religious or ceremonial context; can feel heavier than dignified.

  • distinguished

    Describes someone who looks successful and respected, often because of age, experience, or position.

  • composed

    Focuses on emotional calm and self-control; more everyday in tone than dignified.

反義詞
  • undignified

    Lacking the calm seriousness that earns respect; behaving in a silly or embarrassing way.

用法筆記

Common in formal contexts describing posture, manner, or response to difficulty. Frequently used in attributive position (a dignified silence, a dignified manner).

常見錯誤

❌He acted very dignity at the ceremony.
✅He acted in a very dignified manner at the ceremony.
💡'dignity' is a noun; the adjective form is 'dignified'.
❌She looked very dignified in her new funny hat.
✅She looked very dignified in her formal black dress.
💡'dignified' describes a serious, respectful appearance, not just any stylish look.