Meanings of dignified mien in English

To-day he was determined to maintain a very dignified mien.

Having so resolved, she descended with dignified mien and refreshed countenance to Mrs. Quiverful.

Although the chief preserved a dignified mien, his braves were disposed to be gay.

Those clear childlike eyes-that frank smile-thatgentle and dignified mien-could they accompany evil thoughts?

Next morning, as he stepped into the circle, he assumed a grave and dignified mien.

Just after he had disposed of the seventh, up came the old abbot himself, with dignified mien.

And yet the fool's raiment is worn with as serious and dignified mien as is the kingly crown.

He may be recognized even at a distance by his portly figure, his silk hat, and his dignified mien.

As for Virginia, with a firm and dignified mien, she waved her hand, as if bidding us an eternal farewell.

He is said to have been of commanding stature and dignified mien, devoting himself solely to the study of Taoist lore.

One day, on the first of the month, I met her in the street with a large hand-bag and a dignified mien.

He came out on the watch tower, his daughter by his side, and with dignified mien acknowledged the acclamations of the citizens.

Traces of her former self still lingered, however, and her erect form and dignified mien would have challenged respect in any assembly.

There was the same tall commanding figure, of course on a larger scale, the same noble cast of feature and the same dignified mien.

The word "majesty" suggests a kingly presence, a large man of dignified mien, or a sequoia standing supreme over all other trees in the forest.

"And now, madam," continued the commissioner, addressing a middle-aged lady of dignified mien and commanding stature, "may I ask what is your complaint?"