снизходи́телност — meaning in English
snizhoditelnost
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English meaning
- condescension noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
- leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
- patronage noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
Senses
снизходи́телност is used for these senses in English:
- condescension The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
- leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
- patronage A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
condescension — full definition
- noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
- noun A patronizing attitude or behavior.
- noun Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.