Patronising
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Patronising is an adjective meaning (British spelling) Alternative spelling of patronizing.
Meaning
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of patronizing.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of patronise
Example Sentences
As for the IRP, Secretary of State Grant Shapps continues to peddle snake oil, smoke and mirrors. His reaction to near-universal IRP condemnation from politicians, local and national media, and all but a few rail specialists was to dismiss the lot of us (in the condescending and patronising tone we have now come to expect) as "critics and naysayers".
Synonyms for patronising
Depending on context, synonyms include patronizing, condescending, arch, superior.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superior, patronizing, condescending, arch, moderate, nannying.
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