patronizing

pa·tron·ize  (ptr-nz, ptr-)

tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es

1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.

2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.

3. To treat in a condescending manner.

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patron·i·zation (-tr-n-zshn) n.

patron·izing·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

patronizing - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension arch, condescending, patronising superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler"

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patronizing

adjective condescending, superior, stooping, lofty, gracious, contemptuous, haughty, snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, toffee-nosed (slang), chiefly Brit. << OPPOSITE respectful

Translations

patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] adj → condescendiente

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patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] adj → condescendant(e)

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patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] patron adj → herablassend

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patronizing [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ] adj → condiscendente