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- [pey-truh-nahy-zing, pa-]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪ zɪŋ, ˈpæ-/
- /ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-truh-nahy-zing, pa-]
- /ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪ zɪŋ, ˈpæ-/
Definitions of patronizing word
- adjective patronizing displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack. 1
- verb with object patronizing to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. 1
- verb with object patronizing to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students. 1
- verb with object patronizing to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support. 1
- adjective patronizing condescending 1
- adjective patronizing If someone is patronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you. 0
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Origin of patronizing
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; patronize + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Patronizing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patronizing 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patronizing
adj patronizing
- 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.
- high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
- high-hat — to snub or treat condescendingly.
- lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
noun patronizing
- cronyism — If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
adjective patronizing
- 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.
- wiseguy — Alternative spelling of wise guy.
Antonyms for patronizing
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