Looking for the meaning of the word PATRONIZING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PATRONIZING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Patronizing
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpatrənʌɪzɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending
Short Definition:apparently kind but betraying feeling of superiority
Examples:- we both occasionally experienced patronizing attitudes from staff
- he smiled in a rather patronizing manner
Variant Forms:
- patronising
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