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dignitoso

dignified, decent

adjective dee-nyee-TOH-zoh Rare

Usage Note

Dignitoso describes something or someone that commands respect or meets a minimum standard of decency — a salario dignitoso (a decent wage) or a comportamento dignitoso (dignified behaviour). It is less strong than nobile (noble) but more nuanced than decente. The feminine form is dignitosa; plurals are regular.

Examples

"Meriti un lavoro dignitoso e ben pagato."

Natural Translation

You deserve a dignified and well-paid job.

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