Antonyms for condescending

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kon-duh-sen-ding

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ

Definition of condescending

Origin : 1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).

adj snobby, lordly

Example sentences :

He recalled his condescending tone to her, and recollected his anxiety about the jar.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He treated the subject as he did the rival, with condescending toleration.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The answer, delivered by Mr. Dickens, was condescending and explanatory.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Kind of top-lofty and condescending, but that's the fault of her bringing-up.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"I'll give you an extra penny," said his lordship, condescending to bargain.
Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray

We do be condescending to honour the second half wid our presence.
Extract from : « "Captains Courageous" » by Rudyard Kipling

A condescending speaking-acquaintance was the limit of their connection.
Extract from : « The Shellback's Progress » by Walter Runciman

I hate him—I hate him as much as I loathe myself for ever condescending to follow him.
Extract from : « Riders of the Silences » by John Frederick

Hunter said nothing but he felt a growing dislike for the condescending Rockford.
Extract from : « --And Devious the Line of Duty » by Tom Godwin

The other laughed a false laugh and assumed an airy, condescending tone.
Extract from : « The Nabob, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Alphonse Daudet

Synonyms for condescending

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