patronizing

[ pey-truh-nahy-zing, pa- ]

/ ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪ zɪŋ, ˈpæ- /

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adjective

displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.

Words nearby patronizing

patron, patron saint, patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne, patronym, patronymic, patroon, patrón

Origin of patronizing

First recorded in 1720–30; patronize + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM patronizing

pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverbnon·pa·tron·iz·ing, adjectivequa·si-pa·tron·iz·ing, adjectivequa·si-pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverb

un·pa·tron·iz·ing, adjectiveun·pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverb

Definition for patronizing (2 of 2)

patronize

[ pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐ ]

/ ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐ /

verb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.

to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.

to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.

to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.

Also especially British, pa·tron·ise.

Origin of patronize

First recorded in 1580–90; patron + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM patronize

pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjectivepa·tron·i·za·tion, nounpa·tron·iz·er, nounre·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), re·pa·tron·ized, re·pa·tron·iz·ing.

trans·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), trans·pa·tron·ized, trans·pa·tron·iz·ing.un·pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjectivewell-pa·tron·ized, adjective

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Examples from the Web for patronizing

It is loathed by some critics who find it patronizing, silly, and superficial.
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Among the explorers, a state of mind developed that was patronizing and paternalistic.
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The psychological warfare can also be seen in the patronizing tone Democratic officials are now taking toward the Republicans.
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Still, there is a fine line between pandering and patronizing.
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And unfortunately, the result of this patronizing and destructive attitude will be the death of the two-state solution.
The Case for Palestine|Ismail Khalidi|September 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
From patronizing and condescending, the Third Estate, as all the world knows, speedily became aggressive and arbitrary.
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So he assessed the splendidly budding Laurencine, patronizing her a little.
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She made a neat little courtesy before each of them, to which they responded with patronizing nods.
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"It's a pity you're a girl, Ellen," with the patronizing air of a youth of nineteen.
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Mr. Topman paused for a moment, threw himself back in his chair, and cast a patronizing glance at Hanz.
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British Dictionary definitions for patronizing (1 of 2)

patronizing

patronising

/ (ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ) /

adjective

having a superior manner; condescending

Derived forms of patronizing

patronizingly or patronisingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for patronizing (2 of 2)

patronize

patronise

/ (ˈpætrəˌnaɪz) /

verb

to behave or treat in a condescending way

(tr) to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to

Derived forms of patronize

patronizer or patroniser, noun

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Definition for patronizing (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.

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patronising

adjective

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patronise

verb

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