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patronizing
UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
More precise label for the -ing participial adjective.
His patronizing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Его покровительственное отношение заставило всех чувствовать себя неуютно.
She gave him a patronizing smile.
Она одарила его снисходительной улыбкой.
UK
/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Gerund-derived uncountable noun meaning ‘the act of acting as a patron’.
patronizing
Gerund
patronized
Past Simple
patronized
Past Participle
patronizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
US
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/
He tends to patronize local artists by buying their work.
Он склонен покровительствовать местным художникам, покупая их работы.
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.
Synonyms
patronizing
Used attributively or predicatively to describe a condescending manner.
Definitions
Her patronizing tone made it clear she didn't think much of our efforts.
His patronizing of local artists kept the gallery thriving.
She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.
They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.
The wealthy businessman regularly patronizes young artists by funding their exhibitions.
His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.