February 15, 2026
condescending
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/verb
To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
Example sentence
- “Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!”
Related words
condoneTo forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).condenseTo concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.conferTo grant as a possession; to bestow.conciseBrief, yet including all important information.