😏patronizing

adjective
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example Sentences

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Synonyms

condescending, superior, snobbish, disdainful

Antonyms

respectful, humble, modest

Collocations

patronizing smile, patronizing tone, patronizing manner, sound patronizing

Related Vocabularies

able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

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