v. i.
Can they think me so broken, so debased
With corporal servitude, that my mind ever
Will condescend to such absurd commands? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Spain's mighty monarch,
In gracious clemency, does condescend,
On these conditions, to become your friend. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Often used ironically, implying an assumption of superiority. [ 1913 Webster ]
Those who thought they were honoring me by condescending to address a few words to me. F. W. Robinson. [ 1913 Webster ]
All parties willingly condescended heruento. R. Carew.
adj. exhibiting an attitude of superiority; patronizing; -- used of behavior or attitude.
adv. In a condescending manner. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]