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condescendingly

UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/

Translations

condescendinglyadverb
UK
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/
US
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/
avec condescendance
She spoke condescendingly to her colleagues, as if they were incapable of understanding the project.
Elle leur a parlé avec condescendance, comme s’ils étaient incapables de comprendre le projet.
Synonyms
patronizingly
talking down to
superciliously
haughtily
disdainfully

Definitions

condescendinglyadverb
In a manner that shows a feeling of patronizing superiority.
She spoke condescendingly to her colleagues, as if they were incapable of understanding the project.
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