condescending
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- To consent, agree.
- To come down.
- Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
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