Dignifying Meaning in English

word · lemma: dignify

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Definition

Giving someone or something a sense of worth, respect, or honor; making something seem noble or important.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or respectful contexts. Common with actions that lift or honor people or ideas, e.g., 'dignifying work.' Can be used both literally and metaphorically. Not used for trivial or negative things.

• Spanish: dignificar - ennoblecer
• Portuguese (BR): dignificar - enobrecer
• Portuguese (PT): dignificar - enobrecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 赋予尊严 - 使高贵
• Chinese (Traditional): 賦予尊嚴 - 使高貴
• Hindi: गरिमा प्रदान करना
• Arabic: يُضْفِي كرامة - يُشَرِّف
• Bengali: সম্মানজনক - মর্যাদাপূর্ণ
• Russian: возвышающий - придающий достоинство
• Japanese: 品位を与える - 尊厳を与える
• Vietnamese: làm tôn vinh - làm cao quý
• Korean: 품위를 높이는 - 존엄성을 부여하는
• Turkish: onurlandırıcı - saygınlık kazandıran
• Urdu: باعزت بنانے والا - معزز کرنے والا
• Indonesian: memuliakan - memberikan martabat

Example Sentences

She found caring for her grandparents surprisingly dignifying.

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Helping others is a dignifying activity.

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The ceremony was very dignifying for the winners.

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Volunteering can be a dignifying experience.

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Some jobs aren’t glamorous but can be very dignifying.

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He spoke about the dignifying power of forgiveness.

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