Patronizing

['pætrənaɪzɪŋ] or ['petrənaɪzɪŋ]

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Patronize

(a.) Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another.

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That abject hypocrite, Pumblechook, nodded again, and said, with a patronizing laugh, It's more than that, Mum. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
He was possessed with a mania for patronizing Yankee ingenuity, and seeing his friends fitly furnished forth. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Take time, Sophronia,' observed her watchful husband, in a patronizing manner. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
That lady persisted in patronizing her and determined most graciously to form her. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
In a line regiment, Clink said with a patronizing air. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
No, no, no,' said Mr Boffin; 'no patronizing! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
What the deuce right has he to give himself his patronizing airs, and make fools of us at Vauxhall? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
In two days he has adopted a slightly imperious air and patronizing manner. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.

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