| 词组 | dignified |
| 释义 | dignified The following words can all be used to describe someone who behaves in a calm, serious way: dignified, formal, grave, po-faced, pompous, self-important, solemn, staid, stuffy Dignified is a complimentary word. Doctors were respected everywhere. They always looked clean and dignified. Formal, grave, and solemn are neutral words, which do not show approval or disapproval. 'How is your mother?' Daintry asked with formal politeness. ...as she explains the concept of gross national product to her solemn students. Staid is fairly uncomplimentary. The others are a pretty staid lot. Po-faced, pompous, self-important, and stuffy are used to show disapproval. Po-faced and stuffy are not used in formal writing. There had been many occasions when he had felt like murdering that pompous old fool Mr Tilbery. His irrepressible irreverence has frequently landed him in trouble with the stuffy and self-important. |
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