dignified

adjective · /DIG-nuh-fide/

Dignified means acting calm, respectful, and proud in a good way. A dignified person or animal seems worthy of respect.

In a sentence

"The queen gave a dignified wave as she rode past the cheering crowd."
"Even with jelly on his whiskers, the cat tried to look dignified on the windowsill."

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Dictionary definition · dignified

adjective

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance"her dignified demeanor"
having or showing self-esteem

Similar words

self-respectful self-respecting

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).