deigning

deign

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [deyn]
- /deɪn/
- /deɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deyn]
- /deɪn/

Definitions of deigning word

verb without object deigning to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend: He would not deign to discuss the matter with us. 1
verb with object deigning to condescend to give or grant: He deigned no reply. 1
verb with object deigning Obsolete. to condescend to accept. 1
noun deigning Present participle of deign. 1

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Origin of deigning

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English deinen < Old French deignier < Latin dignārī to judge worthy, equivalent to dign(us) worthy + -ārī infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Deigning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deigning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for deigning

noun deigning

cronyism — If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
patronage — the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.
sufferance — passive permission resulting from lack of interference; tolerance, especially of something wrong or illegal (usually preceded by on or by).

All 3 Synonyms of deigning