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dignified

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

Examples :

"The teacher entered the classroom with a dignified bearing, showing respect for the students. "
attitude character style appearance human moral quality

Related Words

Illustration connotes

connotes verb

/kəˈnoʊts/ /ˈkɑnoʊts/

To signify beyond its literal or principal meaning.

"Racism often connotes an underlying fear or ignorance."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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dignifying verb

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/

To invest with dignity or honour.

"The teacher's kind words dignified the student's efforts. "

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contribution noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

"The students' generous contribution of old books to the school library helped many others. "

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respectability noun

/ˌrɪspɛktəˈbɪləti/ /ˌrɛspɛktəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being respectable.

"Maintaining a good reputation and respectability at school is important for future success. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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acknowledging verb

/əkˈnɑlɪdʒɪŋ/ /æɡˈnɑlɪdʒɪŋ/

To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

"to acknowledge the being of a god"

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attitude noun

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪtud/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

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distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "