patronizingly

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Freq #427603

Meanings

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adv
In a way that treats someone as less intelligent or important.

"There, there," he said patronizingly, patting her on the head.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that treats... condescendingly

Etymology

From patronizing + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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