condescending

Verb

• behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
• do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
• treat condescendingly
• present participle and gerund of condescend

Adjective Satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Adj

• Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

Examples

• Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!

Synonyms

arch, condescend, deign, descend, lower oneself, patronise, patronising, patronize, patronizing, stoop

Related Words

condescendence, condescension