adjective
- showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority: They resented the older neighbors’ condescending cordiality.
adjective
- showing or implying condescension by stooping to the level of one’s inferiors, esp in a patronizing way
adj.1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).