dignified
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/adjective
उच्चारण डिग्निफ़ाइड
गरिमामय, शालीन, सम्मानजनक
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calm, serious and deserving respect
गरिमामय, शालीन, सम्मानजनक
- She remained dignified even when the crowd jeered.
- a dignified silence
- The old teacher gave a dignified reply to the rude question.
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- She walked out of the room with a dignified calm.
- Even in defeat, the captain was dignified and gracious.
Synonyms stately graceful composed
Opposite undignified unseemly shameful
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
dignified + noun
Describes behaviour, silence, a manner or a person that shows self-respect and calm seriousness.
ऐसे व्यवहार, मौन, तरीक़े या व्यक्ति का वर्णन जो आत्मसम्मान और शांत गंभीरता दिखाए।
- She gave a dignified reply to the insult.
- The old teacher had a dignified manner.
dignified in + noun/gerund
'In' names the situation where dignity was shown.
'In' उस स्थिति को बताता है जिसमें गरिमा दिखाई गई।
- He was dignified in defeat.
- She remained dignified in grief.
dignified vs dignity
'Dignified' is an adjective; 'dignity' is the quality; the verb 'dignify' means to give honour.
'Dignified' विशेषण है; 'dignity' गुण है और क्रिया 'dignify' का अर्थ सम्मान देना है।
- Her dignified silence showed great dignity.
it is dignified to / not dignified to
The pattern judges an act as befitting or unbefitting.
यह रचना किसी कार्य को शोभनीय या अशोभनीय ठहराती है।
- It is not dignified to shout at the referee.
+Collocations 4
dignified + noun
silencemannerresponseretreatfarewellbearing
- He made a dignified exit from the meeting.
adverb + dignified
veryquietlycalmlyremarkablyextremely
- The widow was remarkably dignified at the funeral.
verb + dignified
remainstaylookseemact
- Try to stay dignified under pressure.
dignified + person
old manladyleaderelderfigure
- A dignified elder settled the dispute.
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- Radhika stayed dignified even when others mocked her accent.
जब दूसरों ने उसके उच्चारण का मज़ाक उड़ाया, तब भी राधिका गरिमामय बनी रही।
- The leader gave a dignified speech after the defeat.
नेता ने हार के बाद गरिमामय भाषण दिया।
- The old professor walked with a dignified stride.
बुज़ुर्ग प्रोफ़ेसर गरिमामय चाल से चल रहे थे।
- Silence was the most dignified answer.
मौन सबसे गरिमामय उत्तर था।
- The ceremony was simple and dignified.
समारोह सरल और गरिमामय था।
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✗ He was a dignity person.
✓ He was a dignified person.
An adjective is needed before 'person'.
'Person' से पहले विशेषण चाहिए।
✗ Her reply was dignify.
✓ Her reply was dignified.
After 'was' use the adjective, not the base verb.
'Was' के बाद विशेषण आता है, मूल क्रिया नहीं।
✗ He behaved dignified in the court.
✓ He behaved with dignity in the court.
An adverb or a phrase is needed after the verb 'behaved'; 'dignified' is an adjective.
'Behaved' के बाद क्रियाविशेषण या वाक्यांश चाहिए; 'dignified' विशेषण है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Dignified, solemn and stately describe serious, respectful manner in different ways.
Dignified, solemn और stately गंभीर, सम्मानजनक रंग-ढंग को अलग-अलग तरह से बताते हैं।
Serious and without humour, often at formal events.
गंभीर और विनोद रहित, प्रायः औपचारिक अवसरों पर।
- A solemn promise
stately
Grand and slow, like a king's walk.
भव्य और धीमा, राजसी चाल की तरह।
- A stately procession
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
dig·ni·fied
§Grammar and usage
The noun dignity means calm self-respect; a dignitary is an important official.
Noun dignity का अर्थ 'गरिमा, आत्मसम्मान' है; dignitary उच्च पदाधिकारी को कहते हैं।