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patronizing

UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

patronizinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
More precise label for the -ing participial adjective.
condescendantSe dit d’une attitude ou d’un ton qui manifeste une supériorité méprisante.
Her patronizing tone made it clear she didn't think much of our efforts.
Son ton condescendant montrait clairement qu’elle n’avait pas une haute opinion de nos efforts.
Additional translations
paternalisteEmployé pour une attitude bienveillante en apparence, mais jugée supérieure ou infantilisante.
Synonyms
condescending
supercilious
snobbish
disdainful
arrogant
Antonyms
humble
unpretentious
modest
patronizingnoun
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Gerund-derived uncountable noun meaning ‘the act of acting as a patron’.
mécénatSurtout dans un contexte culturel ou artistique.
His patronizing of local artists kept the gallery thriving.
Son mécénat en faveur des artistes locaux a permis à la galerie de prospérer.
patronizeverb

patronizing

Gerund

patronized
Past Simple
patronized
Past Participle
patronizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
patroniserAu sens de traiter quelqu’un avec condescendance.
She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.
Elle s’est sentie insultée lorsqu’il a commencé à la patroniser en lui expliquant les bases de son propre travail.
fréquenterAu sens de fréquenter régulièrement un commerce ou un établissement.
They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.
Ils ont décidé de fréquenter le café du quartier plutôt que la grande chaîne.
Additional translations
patronnerAu sens de soutenir ou protéger en tant que mécène.
Synonyms
condescend
talk down to
demean
disparage
belittle
patronizegerund / present participle

patronizing

Used attributively or predicatively to describe a condescending manner.
condescendantAu sens de qui manifeste une supériorité méprisante.
His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.
Ses remarques condescendantes ont offensé toute l’équipe.
Synonyms
condescending
superior
snobbish
disdainful
lofty
arrogant
pompous
haughty
overbearing
supercilious
belittling
scornful
dismissive
patronising

Definitions

patronizinggerund / present participle
Having or displaying a superior, condescending attitude toward others.
Her patronizing tone made it clear she didn't think much of our efforts.
patronizingnoun
The act of supporting or sponsoring someone or something as a patron.
His patronizing of local artists kept the gallery thriving.
patronizeverb
To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.
She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.
To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer.
They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.
To act as a patron to; provide support, sponsorship, or protection for someone or something.
The wealthy businessman regularly patronizes young artists by funding their exhibitions.
patronizegerund / present participle
Displaying a condescending or superior attitude; condescending.
His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.
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