Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Loud and dignified; clear and solemn: Describes a manner of speaking, announcing, or moving that is strong, clear, and carries an air of confidence, gravity, or solemnity. It implies both audible clarity and composed authority.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Người chỉ huy hô khẩu hiệu một cách dõng dạc. (The commander shouted the slogan in a loud and dignified manner.)
  • Cô ấy dõng dạc tuyên bố quyết định của mình trước toàn thể mọi người. (She solemnly and clearly announced her decision to everyone.)
  • Ông ấy bước lên lễ đài với dáng đi dõng dạc. (He walked up to the podium with a dignified stride.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts to describe speech, declarations, or even physical bearing (like walking) that commands respect due to its clear, strong, and unwavering quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Dõng dạc functions primarily as an adjective. There are no direct verb or noun variants of this exact word.

Synonyms

• Resonant: (of a sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring.
• Solemn: formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling.
• Authoritative: commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed.
• Clear-cut: definite and unambiguous.

Related Idioms

• While "dõng dạc" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it describes the manner of action in phrases like:
  • Tuyên bố dõng dạc: to declare solemnly and clearly.
  • Nói dõng dạc: to speak in a clear, strong, and dignified voice.

adj

1. loud and dignified; sedately