English Explanatory Dictionary

condescending

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of condescend

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ en-us-condescending.ogg

Word forms

condescending more condescending most condescending

Synonyms

patronizing

Related words

condescendence condescension

Derived words

condescendingly condescendingness uncondescending
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