Wordiyocondescending
🇬🇧 UK/.kɒndi'sendiŋ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Showing a patronizing attitude that implies one is superior to others.
自以为高人一等的，带有优越感的，居高临下的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontogether, with
+
dedown, away, reversal
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ingcontinuous / action of
=condescending
Common Collocations
- 1.condescending tone居高临下的语气
- 2.condescending manner居高临下的方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
His condescending attitude made everyone at the meeting feel disrespected.