Both Uses of
condescending
in
Sense and Sensibility
- Elinor joyfully profited by the first of these proposals, and thus by a little of that address which Marianne could never condescend to practise, gained her own end, and pleased Lady Middleton at the same time.†
Chpt 23 *condescend = to treat others as inferior; or to do something considered beneath one's position or dignity
- You will have much pleasure in being in London, and especially in being together; and if Elinor would ever condescend to anticipate enjoyment, she would foresee it there from a variety of sources; she would, perhaps, expect some from improving her acquaintance with her sister-in-law's family.†
Chpt 25
Definition:
treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity