Wordiyopatronizing
🇬🇧 UK/'peitrәnaiziŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Treating others as if they are inferior or less intelligent; condescending
屈尊俯就的，显示优越感的，居高临下的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.patronizing tone居高临下的语气
- 2.patronizing attitude自高自大的态度
- 3.patronizing manner显示优越感的方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her patronizing tone made it clear she thought herself superior to others.
- 2.
He gave a patronizing smile while explaining the simple concept again.