condescension
/kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ nom C2En français : condescendance
- The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors. · Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
- A patronizing attitude or behavior.
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Dans la bibliothèque
Various rumors were afloat to the effect that the owners of the Pharaon had promised to attend the nuptial feast; but all seemed unanimous in doubting that an act of such rare and exceeding condescension could possibly be intended.
But Morrel, disappointed in his expectations of exciting fear, was conscious only of the other’s condescension.
The subject elevated him to more than usual solemnity of manner; and with a most important aspect he protested that he had never in his life witnessed such behaviour in a person of rank--such affability and condescension, as he had himself experienced from Lady Catherine.
She is all affability and condescension, and I doubt not but you will be honoured with some portion of her notice when service is over.
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