1. to do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity; to condescend
Usage: formal

Examples

• The famous actor didn’t deign to sign autographs for his fans.
• She wouldn’t deign to respond to such a rude comment.
• The professor rarely deigned to answer students’ questions after class.
• He didn’t deign to acknowledge our presence at the party.
• The celebrity wouldn’t deign to eat at anything less than a five-star restaurant.
• Will you deign to join us for dinner, or are we too common for you?