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patronising
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
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patronising
adjective
more patronising
Comp.
most patronising
Super.
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
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покровительственный
His patronising tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Его покровительственный тон заставил всех чувствовать себя неуютно.
снисходительный
She gave him a patronising smile.
Она одарила его снисходительной улыбкой.
Definitions
Displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner.
Her patronising tone made it clear that she didn't think he was capable of understanding the instructions.
Treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.
He gave her a patronising smile, as if she were a child who needed guidance.
Synonyms
condescending
supercilious
snobbish
disdainful
arrogant
Antonyms
humble
modest
unpretentious
patronize
verb
patronising
Gerund
patronized
Past Simple
patronized
Past Participle
patronizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
Translations
покровительствовать
He tends to patronize local artists by buying their work.
Он склонен покровительствовать местным художникам, покупая их работы.
относиться свысока
She doesn't like it when people patronize her just because she's young.
Ей не нравится, когда к ней относятся свысока только потому, что она молода.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
condescend
talk down to
demean
disparage
belittle
patronise
verb
patronising
Gerund
patronised
Past Simple
patronised
Past Participle
patronising
Gerund
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪz/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
Translations
покровительствовать
He tends to patronise his younger colleagues.
Он склонен покровительствовать своим младшим коллегам.
опекать
She doesn't like it when people patronise her.
Ей не нравится, когда люди её опекают.
снисходительно относиться
Don't patronise me just because I'm younger.
Не снисходительно относись ко мне только потому, что я моложе.
Definitions
To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.
He tends to patronise his colleagues by explaining things they already know.
To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer.
She patronises the local coffee shop every morning on her way to work.
To give financial or other support to someone or something, especially as a benefactor.
In the 19th century many artists were patronised by wealthy industrialists.
Synonyms
condescend
talk down to
demean
belittle
disparage
patronize
gerund / present participle
patronising
Used attributively or predicatively to describe a condescending manner.
Definitions
Displaying a condescending or superior attitude; condescending.
His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.
Synonyms
condescending
superior
snobbish
disdainful
lofty
arrogant
pompous
haughty
overbearing
supercilious
belittling
scornful
dismissive
patronising
patronize
past participle
Definitions
(of a place, business, or person) Frequently visited or supported by patrons.
The well-patronized café bustled with customers every morning.
Having received sponsorship or support from a patron.
Thanks to the foundation's grant, the patronized theater company premiered several new plays.
Feeling demeaned or belittled after being treated with apparent kindness that conceals a sense of superiority.
She walked away, feeling utterly patronized by his tone.
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