Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Supercilious is a synonym for patronizing in condescending topic. In some cases you can use "Supercilious" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
Supercilious
Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000
Patronizing is a synonym for supercilious in arrogant topic. You can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Supercilious".
Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary
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- lofty and patronizing
- lofty and supercilious
- scornful and patronizing
- scornful and supercilious
- contemptuous and patronizing
- contemptuous and supercilious
- overbearing and patronizing
- overbearing and supercilious
- haughty and patronizing
- haughty and supercilious
- snooty and patronizing
- snooty and supercilious
- pretentious and patronizing
- pretentious and supercilious
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