degno
worthy; deserving
adjective DEH-nyoh Rare
Origin: Latin dignus
Also means
dignified
Usage Note
Degno is typically followed by di + noun or infinitive: degno di fiducia (trustworthy), degno di nota (noteworthy). The negative indegno carries a strong moral charge. Do not confuse with English 'deign' (which is related but means to condescend to do something).
Examples
"È un comportamento degno di rispetto."
Natural Translation
It is behavior worthy of respect.
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