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Definition of Condescension
1. Noun. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
Generic synonyms: Arrogance, Haughtiness, Hauteur, High-handedness, Lordliness
Derivative terms: Disdainful, Disdainful, Supercilious, Supercilious
2. Noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
Generic synonyms: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Derivative terms: Condescend
3. Noun. Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank. "The queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
Generic synonyms: Affability, Affableness, Amiability, Amiableness, Bonhomie, Geniality
Derivative terms: Condescending, Condescend
Definition of Condescension
1. n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
Definition of Condescension
1. Noun. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. (jump the act of condescending s) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Condescension
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Condescension
Literary usage of Condescension
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Jewish Theology: Systematically and Historically Considered by Kaufmann ( Kohler (1918)
"The Psalmist says': "Thy condescension hath made me great," which is interpreted
in the Midrash that the Deity stoops to man in order to lift him up to ..."
2. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"... was exactly what he had wished for; and that an opportunity of doing it should
be given so soon, was such an instance of Lady Catherine's condescension, ..."
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