Pretentious
Pretentious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: a pretentious author whose books only appeal to equally pretentious readers
Patronizing is a synonym for pretentious in superior topic. In some cases you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Pretentious".
Nearby Words: pretentiousness, pretentiously
Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Pretentious is a synonym for patronizing in condescending topic. You can use "Pretentious" instead an adjective "Patronizing", if it concerns topics such as superior.
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Related pairs
- lofty and pretentious
- lofty and patronizing
- ostentatious and pretentious
- ostentatious and patronizing
- self-important and pretentious
- self-important and patronizing
- overbearing and pretentious
- overbearing and patronizing
- haughty and pretentious
- haughty and patronizing
- snooty and pretentious
- snooty and patronizing
- grandiose and pretentious
- grandiose and patronizing
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