patronizing

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #24299

Meanings

1

adj
Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.

He gave a patronizing smile that made her feel like a child.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · treating someone as if they... condescending

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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