Affable
Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.
Condescending and affable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Affable".
Nearby Words: affability, affably
Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Affable and condescending are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affable" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Both words in one sentence
- Affably Evil: Joe, other than being a fundamentalist Christian and some Condescending Compassion, is shown at first as being a very nice, affable and easy-going fellow... except when he loses his patience when debating religion.
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