patronizing

Definitions

The -ing adjective from patronize in its negative sense: behaving like a superior "father" toward an adult — outwardly kind, inwardly looking down.

Common Collocations

• 1.patronizing tone居高临下的语气
• 2.patronizing smile居高临下的微笑
• 3.patronizing attitude高人一等的态度
• 4.patronizing manner屈尊俯就的方式

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She gave me a patronizing smile and explained the obvious.

• 2.

  His patronizing tone annoyed everyone in the meeting.

• 3.

  I found the advice well-meant but patronizing.