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patronising::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | arch, condescending, patronizing |
Examples of patronising
patronising
He's a patronising oaf, the latest in a long line of condescending Tory leaders.
From the mirror.co.uk
The Pacific Island countries need equal opportunities, not patronising handouts.
From the nzherald.co.nz
There's certainly drivel here and it is your patronising, jingoistic xenophobia.
From the independent.co.uk
That's a good thing, isn't it, even if you think this film is a bit patronising?
From the guardian.co.uk
The recent evolution of American policy does not bear out this patronising view.
From the economist.com
He is patronising and awful, and his choice of talent is extremely questionable.
From the hecklerspray.com
Isn't it slightly patronising of the BBC to feel it has to produce this material?
From the guardian.co.uk
The list was pretty bland and vaguely patronising, but it gave me some direction.
From the independent.co.uk
But this would be a positive side effect of an otherwise patronising ad campaign.
From the techcrunch.com
- Sponsor: assume sponsorship of
- Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
- Treat condescendingly
- (patronized) having patronage or clients; "street full of flourishing well-patronized shops"
- (patronizing) arch: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
- To make a patron; To assume a tone of unjustified superiority; to talk down to; to treat condescendingly; To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer
- (patronization) patronizing behaviour or talk
- (patronizing) offensive condescending
- (patronized) (1) LOOK-DOWN-ON"th" pointed to self. (2) [B] strokes side of head.
