condescending
condescending · more condescending · most condescending
снисходительный
herablassend
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitudeAssuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
UK/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/US/ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesAssuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!
herablassend
снисходи́тельныйsnisxodítelʹnyj
More definitions
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude:
Forms
more condescending, most condescending| Comparative | more condescending Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most condescending Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsassuming a tone of superiority:patronizingC2
Close in meaning
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension:archpatronizingpatronising
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form