dignifying

UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

dignifyingadjective
UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
dignifiantQui confère de la dignité ou de l’honneur ; employé surtout dans un registre soutenu.
The dignifying ceremony left everyone in awe of the honoree's achievements.
La cérémonie dignifiante a laissé tout le monde admiratif des réussites du lauréat.
dignifyverb

dignifying

Gerund

dignified
Past Simple
dignified
Past Participle
dignifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/
The award ceremony was designed to dignify the achievements of the scientists.
La cérémonie de remise des prix était destinée à honorer les réalisations des scientifiques.
The simple meal was dignified by the elegant table setting and fine china.
Le repas simple a été rehaussé par une élégante mise de table et de la belle porcelaine.
dignifygerund / present participle

dignifying

Used attributively to describe acts or situations that confer or add dignity.
Donating anonymously can be a dignifying act.
Faire un don de façon anonyme peut être un acte ennoblissant.

Definitions

dignifyingadjective
Conferring or showing dignity or honor.
The dignifying ceremony left everyone in awe of the honoree's achievements.
dignifyverb
To confer honor or dignity upon someone or something.
The award ceremony was designed to dignify the achievements of the scientists.
To make something seem worthy and impressive, often more than it actually is.
The simple meal was dignified by the elegant table setting and fine china.
dignifygerund / present participle
Conferring or intended to confer dignity or honor; lending worth.
Donating anonymously can be a dignifying act.