Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Genteel and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Genteel" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Genteel
Genteel adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Condescending and genteel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Genteel".
Nearby Word: genteelly
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Related pairs
- pleasant and condescending
- pleasant and genteel
- gentle and condescending
- gentle and genteel
- gracious and condescending
- gracious and genteel
- elegant and condescending
- elegant and genteel
- affected and condescending
- affected and genteel
- polite and condescending
- polite and genteel
- ostentatious and condescending
- ostentatious and genteel
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