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DIGNIFYING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dignifying mean?
• DIGNIFYING (adjective)
The adjective DIGNIFYING has 1 sense:
1. investing with dignity or honor
Familiarity information: DIGNIFYING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Investing with dignity or honor
Synonyms:
dignifying; ennobling
Context example:
the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
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