Betokening the condescension of a patron; condescendingly or superciliously favorable: as, a patronizing smile. Also spelled patronising.

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

adjective. offensively condescending

verb. Present participle of patronize.

adjective. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

"Third, "patronizing" is an understandable complaint but I do have honest respect and admiration for most people at TT."

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Olympian detachment  Olympian loftiness  arrogance  arrogant  arrogantness  

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