condign

[ kuhn-dahyn ]

adjective

1. well-deserved; fitting; adequate:

   condign punishment.

   Synonyms: suitable, appropriate

condign

/ kənˈdaɪn /

adjective

1. (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved

Derived Forms

• conˈdignly, adverb

Other Words From

• con·dignly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of condign¹

1375–1425; late Middle English condigne < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin condignus, equivalent to con- con- + dignus worthy; dignity

Word History and Origins

Origin of condign¹

C15: from Old French condigne, from Latin condignus, from dignus worthy

Example Sentences

Nothing could have been done to stop it which was not done, except the detection and condign punishment of the offenders.

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Let them walk off; and let them make haste, or they may be assured that speedy and condign punishment will overtake them.

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If any person injured one of those birds, condign punishment was sure to overtake him.

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It is probable they took regular and legal means to bring him to condign punishment as a Sabbath-breaker.

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The most refractory he openly menaced with condign punishment, should they make the slightest attempt at impeding the voyage.

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Related Words

• advisable
• applicable
• apt
• convenient
• correct
• fitting
• good
• good enough
• handy
• proper
• reasonable
• relevant
• satisfactory
• sufficient
• suited
• useful