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PATRONISING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does patronising mean?
• PATRONISING (adjective)
The adjective PATRONISING has 1 sense:
1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Familiarity information: PATRONISING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Synonyms:
arch; condescending; patronising; patronizing
Similar:
superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)
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