dignifying

(verb) confer dignity or honor upon. Synonyms: ennoble, dignify. Example: "He was dignified with a title."

(verb) raise the status of. Synonyms: dignify. Example: "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer."

(adj) investing with dignity or honor. Synonyms: ennobling. Examples: "The dignifying effect of his presence." "The ennobling influence of cultural surroundings."