patronizingly
C2
adv
Freq #427603
Meanings
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1
adv
In a patronizing manner.
`Anyway, Bob's on a good wicket!' said Cummings patronisingly. `I wouldn't mind taking on the job myself.'
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2
adv
with condescension
Etymology
From patronizing + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
adv
· with condescension
condescendingly