deign — to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; to condescend
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; to condescend
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪn/
Korean meaning: 품위를 낮춰서 하다, 굽혀서 하다
Korean pronunciation: **데**인
Example Sentences
- My cat doesn't deign to eat regular cat food anymore; she demands only the premium salmon pâté.
- The professor rarely deigned to notice undergraduate students during his lectures.
- Will you deign to join us commoners for pizza, Your Highness?
deign
VERB//deɪn//
to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; to condescend
The wealthy businessman deigns to pick up the dropped napkin
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A king may deign to end your pain, but loses his reign.
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Origin
From Old French 'deigner', derived from Latin 'dignari' meaning 'to deem worthy', related to 'dignus' meaning 'worthy'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
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“My cat doesn't deign to eat regular cat food anymore; she demands only the premium salmon pâté.”
“The professor rarely deigned to notice undergraduate students during his lectures.”
“Will you deign to join us commoners for pizza, Your Highness?”
“She didn't deign to acknowledge his apology with even a glance.”
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