dignifying

UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

dignifyingadjective
UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
The ceremony had a dignifying effect on the participants.
Церемония оказала возвышающий эффект на участников.
dignifyverb

dignifying

Gerund

dignified
Past Simple
dignified
Past Participle
dignifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/
He tried to dignify his actions by claiming they were for a good cause.
Он пытался облагородить свои действия, утверждая, что они были ради благого дела.
She did not dignify his rude comment with a response.
Она не удостоила его грубый комментарий ответом.
dignifygerund / present participle

dignifying

Used attributively to describe acts or situations that confer or add dignity.

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.