What does patronizing mean?
Patronizing means Offensively condescending..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Offensively condescending..
Use patronizing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Patronizing means Offensively condescending..
Common synonyms include condescending, patronising, arch, superior.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use patronizing where its definition matches the intended context.
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