[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

condescension \con`descen"sion\, n. l. condescensio.
   the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank
   or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward
   inferiors.
   1913 webster

         it forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty,
         and condescension to others.             --tillotson.
   1913 webster

         such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable
         to a superior nature.                    --addison.

   syn: complaisance; courtesy; affability.
        1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

condescension
     n 1: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those
          considered inferior syn: superciliousness, disdainfulness
     2: a communication that indicates lack of respect by
        patronizing the recipient syn: disdain, patronage
     3: affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for
        differences of position or rank; "the queen's
        condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
        syn: condescendingness
see also:
superciliousness disdainfulness disdain patronage condescendingness 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

31 moby thesaurus words for "condescension":
   olympian detachment, olympian loftiness, arrogance, arrogantness,
   assumption of superiority, condescendence, deigning, domineering,
   domineeringness, haughtiness, haughty airs, hauteur, high horse,
   hoity-toitiness, hoity-toity, loftiness, overbearing pride,
   overbearingness, overweening pride, patronization, patronizing,
   patronizing attitude, pride, proudness, purse-pride, side,
   stiff-necked pride, superbia, toploftiness, uppishness,
   uppityness

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