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
Patronizing is a synonym for lofty in haughty topic. In some cases you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Lofty", when it comes to topics like arrogant.
Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Lofty is a synonym for patronizing in condescending topic. You can use "Lofty" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
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Related pairs
- scornful and lofty
- scornful and patronizing
- contemptuous and lofty
- contemptuous and patronizing
- overbearing and lofty
- overbearing and patronizing
- haughty and lofty
- haughty and patronizing
- snooty and lofty
- snooty and patronizing
- pretentious and lofty
- pretentious and patronizing
- grandiose and lofty
- grandiose and patronizing
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