Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Lofty is a synonym for condescending in patronizing topic. In some cases you can use "Lofty" instead an adjective "Condescending", when it comes to topics like haughty, snobby.
Lofty
Lofty adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: she acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League college
Condescending is a synonym for lofty in haughty topic. You can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Lofty", if it concerns topics such as arrogant.
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Related pairs
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and lofty
- overbearing and condescending
- overbearing and lofty
- haughty and condescending
- haughty and lofty
- snooty and condescending
- snooty and lofty
- pretentious and condescending
- pretentious and lofty
- grandiose and condescending
- grandiose and lofty
- pompous and condescending
- pompous and lofty
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