dignified
adj.behaving in a calm, serious, and respectful way that makes other people respect you. You use this to describe someone who stays controlled even in difficult situations.
adj.characterised by a composed, serious, and self-respecting manner that commands respect from others. Often used to describe a person's bearing or response to adversity.
“The retired judge maintained a dignified silence during the interview.”
“Despite the harsh criticism from the press, the athlete gave a dignified response that focused on her team's effort.”
“The ceremony was a dignified affair, marked by a somber respect for tradition and a total absence of the flashy displays common in modern celebrations.”
Typically follows linking verbs like 'remain', 'stay', or 'look', or precedes nouns related to behavior and appearance.
“Bebe Sanders’ dignified, wounded Cordelia highlights the bravery of this character in the dramatic scheme.”
“One of the key issues has become “the dignified management of the dead”, he says, as morgues and hospitals have filled up in some areas.”