Meaning & use
Patronising
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Treating someone in a way that shows a condescending sense of superiority, as if they were less intelligent or capable.
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His patronising tone made the new intern feel small during the meeting.
She hated being spoken to in that patronising, over-explained way.
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British spelling of 'patronizing'; both spellings describe the same condescending behavior.
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