1. in a manner that shows you believe you are superior to someone else; in a patronizing way
Usage: common in everyday speech and writing

Examples

• She spoke to him condescendingly, as if he were a child.
• The manager smiled condescendingly at the junior employee's suggestion.
• He condescendingly explained the simple concept, treating her like she couldn't understand.
• The professor looked at the student condescendingly over his glasses.
• She answered condescendingly, making it clear she thought the question was beneath her.
• He condescendingly patted her shoulder and said, 'Don't worry, you'll understand someday.'