The meaning of DEIGN is to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop. How to use deign in a sentence.

DEIGN meaning: 1. to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do…. Learn more.

DEIGN definition: to think it appropriate to or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend. See examples of deign used in a sentence.

1. (intr) to think it fit or worthy of oneself (to do something); condescend: he will not deign to speak to us. 2. (tr) archaic to vouchsafe: he deigned no reply.

Definition of deign verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you get there on the stroke of nine, they deign to take your paperwork off you and tell you to come back in four hours ' time.

Oct 30, 2025 · deign (third-person singular simple present deigns, present participle deigning, simple past and past participle deigned) (intransitive) To condescend; to do despite a …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 deign (dān), v.i. to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend: He would not deign to discuss …

Deign means to reluctantly agree to do something you consider beneath you. When threatened with the loss of her fortune, an heiress might deign to get a job, but she might look down her …

To do something that one considers beneath one's dignity; condescend: wouldn't deign to greet the servant who opened the door. See Synonyms at stoop 1. To condescend to give or grant; …