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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