1. (

• ennoble ,
• dignify

) confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title" ;

2. (

• dignify ,

) raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer" ;

1. (

• dignified

) having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman" ;

2. (

• dignified ,
• self-respecting ,
• self-respectful

) having or showing self-esteem ;