Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Dignified and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dignified" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Dignified
Dignified adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Condescending and dignified are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Dignified".
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- gracious and condescending
- gracious and dignified
- elegant and condescending
- elegant and dignified
- polite and condescending
- polite and dignified
- honorable and condescending
- honorable and dignified
- lofty and condescending
- lofty and dignified
- haughty and condescending
- haughty and dignified
- grandiose and condescending
- grandiose and dignified
Both words in one sentence
- In Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix goes against prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, who is calm, dignified, and often condescending towards Phoenix.
Source: Contrasting Sequel Antagonist
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