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condescension - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'condescension' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Condescension [ n.]
- The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.

Meaning of 'condescension' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . condescension [ n]
Meaning (1):
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Example in sentence:
  • the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable