HyperDic: condescendingly

English > 1 sense of the word condescendingly:
ADVERBallcondescendingly, patronizingly, patronisinglywith condescension
English > condescendingly: 1 sense > adverb 1
MeaningWith condescension; in a patronizing manner.
Example"he treats his secretary condescendingly"
Synonymspatronizingly, patronisingly
Adjectivescondescending(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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