- 1. n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. Source: opted
- 2. n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior Source: wordnet
- 3. n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Source: wordnet
- 4. n. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank Source: wordnet
- 5. 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. Source: webster
- 6. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank ordignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, andcondescension to others. Tillotson.Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superiornature. Addison. Source: adambom
- 7. n:100 n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient n. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank Source: ecdict
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