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noun
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A patronizing attitude or behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: patronage
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually
Qualifier: non-derogatory
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: condescendingness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality
noun
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: superciliousness, disdainfulness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness
noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: disdain, patronage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disparagement, depreciation, derogation
History
From Latin condēscēnsiō.
Across languages
35 source translations are retained for this English entry.
