All 3 Uses of
condescending
in
Emma
- As Harriet now lived, the Martins could not get at her, without seeking her, where hitherto they had wanted either the courage or the condescension to seek her; for since her refusal of the brother, the sisters never had been at Mrs. Goddard's; and a twelvemonth might pass without their being thrown together again, with any necessity, or even any power of speech.†
Chpt 2.3-4
- CHAPTER IX Emma did not repent her condescension in going to the Coles.†
Chpt 2.9-10
- She was quite one of her worthies—the most amiable, affable, delightful woman—just as accomplished and condescending as Mrs. Elton meant to be considered.†
Chpt 2.15-16 *
Definition:
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(condescending) treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity