patronisingly
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that shows you think you are better or more important than someone else, often by treating them as if they are less intelligent or less experienced.
- He smiled patronisingly at the intern's suggestion, as if it were too simple to consider.
- She patted the child on the head patronisingly, which made the child feel embarrassed.
- The tour guide spoke patronisingly slowly to the group, assuming they knew nothing about history.
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