Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deign
verb
/deɪn/
Definition
To do something that one considers to be beneath their dignity.
Examples
- She would not deign to reply to his rude comments.
- The prince did not deign to acknowledge the commoner’s presence.
- He finally deigned to give us his attention.
Meaning
To condescend or to lower oneself to a level considered to be inferior.
Synonyms
- condescend
- stoop
- descend
- lower oneself
