adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of patronize form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Offensively condescending.

Adjective

1. 1
   (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

condescendingarcharrogancearrogantarrogantnessassumption of superiority

Example

More examples

"I find just the memory of his overly polite patronizing manner really offensive."

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