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spec. Of a person of high (social) status, an employer, etc.: kind, indulgent, or benevolent to others of lower (social) status. Also of behaviour…
Characterized by or given to condescension.
That condescends; characterized by, or showing, condescension. Now, usually, Making a show, or assuming the air, of condescension; patronizing.