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be dignified

[/biː ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/]
verb phrase
ser digno; portar-se com dignidade
1. to conduct oneself with dignity, composure, and noble bearing; to maintain a respectable and honorable demeanor
Despite the insults, she remained dignified throughout the meeting.
Apesar dos insultos, ela manteve-se digna durante toda a reunião.
2. to possess or display qualities of worthiness and respect
He was dignified in his response to the criticism.
Ele foi digno em sua resposta à crítica.
Synonyms
be noblebe statelybe composedmaintain composurecarry oneself with gracebe respectable
Antonyms
be undignifiedbe disrespectfulbe crudebe vulgarbe unseemlylose composure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a dignidade; portar-se com dignidade
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
manter-se digno; comportar-se com dignidade
slightly more formal usage
General
ser digno
more concise form

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold one's head high
keep one's dignity intact
maintain composure under pressure
rise above the fray
take the high road
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