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Often used ironically, implying an assumption of
superiority.

Those who thought they were honoring me by
condescending to address a few words to me.

F. W. Robinson.

2. To consent. [Obs.]

All parties willingly condescended
heruento.

R. Carew.

Syn. -- To yield; stoop; descend; deign; vouchsafe.

{ Con`de*scend"ence (?), Con`de*scend"en*cy
(?) }, n. [Cf. F. condescendance.]
Condescension. [Obs.]

Con`de*scend"ing*ly (?), adv.
In a condescending manner. Atterbury.

Con`de*scen"sion (?), n. [L.
condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary
descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an
inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.

It forbids pride . . . and commands humility,
modesty, and condescension to others.

Tillotson.

Such a dignity and condescension . . . as
are suitable to a superior nature.

Addison.

Syn. -- Complaisance; courtesy; affability.


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