Antonyms for condign


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuhn-dahyn
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈdaɪn


Definition of condign

Origin :
  • late 15c., "well-deserved," from Old French condigne "deserved, appropriate, equal in wealth," from Latin condignus "wholly worthy," from com- "together, altogether" (see com-) + dignus "worthy" (see dignity). Of punishment, "deservedly severe," from 1510s, which by Johnson's day (1755) was the only use.
  • As in just : adj fair, impartial
  • As in just : adj suitable, appropriate
  • As in lawful : adj allowable, legitimate
  • As in legal : adj allowable, permissible
  • As in required/requisite : adj necessary
  • As in right : adj fair, just
  • As in right : adj appropriate, fitting
  • As in rightful : adj legitimate
  • As in suitable : adj appropriate, acceptable
  • As in required : adj necessary
  • As in legit : adj lawful
  • As in scheduled : adj due
  • As in due : adj appropriate, proper
Example sentences :
  • Our guerdon is shame in this world and condign punishment in the next.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Indemnity, swift and condign, does what mortal hand can do to heal the hurt.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various
  • Enraged at this, Noakes threatened the malcontents with condign punishment.
  • Extract from : « Paul Gerrard » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Instantly he detected the culprit, and condign punishment followed.
  • Extract from : « Animal Intelligence » by George J. Romanes
  • "With your permission," he replied, with condign simplicity.
  • Extract from : « Edith and John » by Franklin S. Farquhar
  • Summary and condign was the punishment that fell on the unlucky Jenny.
  • Extract from : « Cats » by W. Gordon Stables
  • Condign means "suitable" or "deserved," not necessarily severe.
  • Extract from : « Word Study and English Grammar » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • Dicky trembled with rage as he lay, and he resolved on condign revenge.
  • Extract from : « A Child of the Jago » by Arthur Morrison
  • I'll after 'em, and see the Traitor brought to condign Punishment.
  • Extract from : « The Stolen Heiress » by Susanna Centlivre
  • She turned upon her guest the cold eyes of a condign destiny.
  • Extract from : « The Helpmate » by May Sinclair

Synonyms for condign

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