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- [pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐/
- /ˈpæt.rən.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐/
Definitions of patronising word
- verb with object patronising to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. 1
- verb with object patronising to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students. 1
- verb with object patronising to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support. 1
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Origin of patronising
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; patron + -ize
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Parts of speech for Patronising
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patronising popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
patronising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patronising
adjective patronising
- condescending — If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
- demeaning — Something that is demeaning makes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing.
- denigrating — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- genteel — belonging or suited to polite society.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
noun patronising
- cronyism — If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
Antonyms for patronising
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