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| ceremonial |
formal or dignified behavior or atmosphere appropriate to certain occasions. [1/3 definitions] |
| condescend |
to agree to descend to a level less dignified or less privileged than one's own; deign. [1/2 definitions] |
| distinguished |
dignified in conduct or appearance. [1/2 definitions] |
| dowager |
a stately or dignified elderly woman, usu. of high social rank. [1/2 definitions] |
| forget oneself |
to fail to act in a conventional, dignified, or self-controlled manner. |
| high-toned |
having an elevated character, morality, or the like; dignified. [1/2 definitions] |
| lower1 |
to bring to a less dignified position or state. [1/9 definitions] |
| maestoso |
in a majestic, dignified, and stately manner (used as a musical direction). |
| matron |
a married woman, usu. of mature age, with an established and dignified position in the community. [1/2 definitions] |
| measured |
slow and dignified. [1/3 definitions] |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. [1/3 definitions] |
| serene |
(usu. cap.) high or supremely dignified (usu. prec. by "her," "your," or the like). [1/3 definitions] |
| state |
a grand, dignified, or imposing manner. [1/11 definitions] |
| stately |
dignified. [1/3 definitions] |
| statuesque |
having a graceful, beautiful, or dignified form; like a statue; tall and well-shaped. |
| undignified |
combined form of dignified. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. [1/2 definitions] |
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