Condescending meaning : To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something). To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone). (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone). To consent, agree. To come down. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.