condescending English

Meaning condescending meaning

What does condescending mean?

Definitions in simple English

condescending Adjective

— If someone is condescending, they act like they are better or more important than someone else. "I'll be there to help you in a minute," he said in a condescending tone.

condescending

— adjective (= arch) (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Synonyms condescending synonyms

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condescending English » English

haughty

supercilious

patronizing

arrogant

arch

snooty

patronising

contemptuous

cocky

affable

uptown

uppity

superior

snobbishly

snobbisharrogant

snobbish

scornful

presumptuous

pompous

overweening

modest

mild

lofty

kindly

kind

humble oneself

high-hat

high-handed

haughtily

friendly

courteous

condescent

condescendingly

complaisant

civil

benign

assumptive

assuming

arrogantly

accessible