condign

• Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli signifiant mérité, approprié ou proportionné, en particulier pour une punition ou une récompense.

An archaic adjective meaning deserved, appropriate, or fitting, especially in the context of punishment or reward.

1. Deserved and appropriateC2formal

   Fitting or appropriate, especially in reference to punishment or reward that is well-deserved.

   Mérité et approprié

   • The criminal received condign punishment for his heinous crimes.
   • Her condign reward was a promotion after years of dedicated service.
   • The judge imposed a condign sentence that matched the severity of the offense.

   Synonymesappropriateaptdeservedduefittingjustmeritedproperrightfulsuitable

   Antonymesinappropriateundeservedunfittingunmerited