What does degno in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word degno in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use degno in Italian.

The word degno in Italian means worthy, deserving, virtuous, upright, adequate, suitable, deign to do , condescend to do, deign to do , condescend to do, noteworthy, not fit to hold a candle to, not worthy of tying sbd's shoes. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word degno

worthy, deserving

aggettivo (meritevole)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non ritengo la tua una degna prestazione e per questo non sarai ammesso alle selezioni finali.
I don't feel your presentation was worthy, so you won't be admitted to the final selections.

virtuous, upright

aggettivo (virtuoso, giusto, onesto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Luca è una degna persona e non si merita di essere tratto così male in paese.
Luca is a virtuous person and certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly in the village.

adequate, suitable

aggettivo (adeguato, conveniente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Svolgerò il lavoro solo dietro degno compenso.
I'll only do the work for suitable payment.

deign to do , condescend to do

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (ritenere meritevole di [qlcs])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il cantante pieno di sé non ha degnato di uno sguardo i suoi fan.

deign to do , condescend to do

verbo intransitivo (ironico, spregiativo (prendersi il disturbo di fare [qlcs])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La mia ex moglie non si è neanche degnata di salutarmi.
My ex-wife didn't even deign to say hello to me.

noteworthy

locuzione aggettivale (importante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

not fit to hold a candle to

(idiom)

not worthy of tying sbd's shoes

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