Condescending

verb

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verbTo come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

2.verbTo treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).

3.verb(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).

4.verbTo consent, agree.

5.verbTo come down.

6.adjectiveAssuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

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

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