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condescendingly

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌkän-di-ˈsen-diŋ\
    • /ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌkän-di-ˈsen-diŋ\

Definition of condescendingly word

  • noun condescendingly In a condescending manner. 1
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Parts of speech for Condescendingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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condescendingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for condescendingly

adverb condescendingly

  • superciliously — haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
  • pompously — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
  • patronizingly — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
  • loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
  • disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
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Antonyms for condescendingly

adverb condescendingly

  • respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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