- con´de|scend´ing|ly
- con|de|scend|ing «KON dih SEHN dihng», adjective.1. stooping to the level of one's inferiors.2. haughty or patronizing.–con´de|scend´ing|ly, adverb.
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con|de|scend|ing — «KON dih SEHN dihng», adjective. 1. stooping to the level of one s inferiors. 2. haughty or patronizing. –con´de|scend´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
scend — con·de·scend; con·de·scend·ence; con·de·scend·ent; con·de·scend·ing·ness; de·scend; de·scend·ance; de·scend·an·cy; de·scend·ibil·i·ty; de·scend·ible; de·scend·ing; de·scend·ing·ly; tran·scend; tran·scend·ing·ly; de·scend·ant; scend;… … English syllables
condescending — con|de|scend|ing [ ,kandə sendıŋ ] adjective showing that you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people ╾ con|de|scend|ing|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
condescending — con•de•scend•ing [[t]ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ[/t]] adj. showing condescension; implying a descent from dignity or superiority; patronizing • Etymology: 1630–40 con de•scend′ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
condescending — con|de|scend|ing [ˌkɔndıˈsendıŋ US ˌka:n ] adj behaving as though you think you are better, more intelligent, or more important than other people used to show disapproval ▪ Professor Hutter s manner is extremely condescending. >condescendingly … Dictionary of contemporary English
condescendingness — con·de·scend·ing·ness … English syllables
Condescendingly — Con de*scend ing*ly, adv. In a condescending manner. Atterbury. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
