patronizing
Patronizing (adjective) means speaking or behaving in a way that shows a superior, condescending attitude toward someone. Example: “His patronizing tone made her feel like a child being lectured.”
How to use patronizing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTalking down to someone, treating them as less capable or less intelligent than they are.
Word forms
more patronizing comparative, most patronizing superlative
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His _____ tone made her feel like a child being lectured.
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What does “patronizing” mean?
The word “patronizing” means speaking or behaving in a way that shows a superior, condescending attitude toward someone. In plain terms, talking down to someone, treating them as less capable or less intelligent than they are.
How do you use “patronizing” in a sentence?
Here is “patronizing” used in a sentence: “His patronizing tone made her feel like a child being lectured.”
What part of speech is “patronizing”?
“Patronizing” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of patronizing?
"patronizing" (adjective) means speaking or behaving in a way that shows a superior, condescending attitude toward someone.
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