adj. exhibiting an attitude of superiority; patronizing; -- used of behavior or attitude.
adv. In a condescending manner. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to descent; moving downwards. [ 1913 Webster ]
Descending constellations
Descending signs
Descending node (Astron.),
Descending series (Math.),
adv. In a descending manner. [ 1913 Webster ]