condescendingly

• Adverbio que describe una manera de comportarse o hablar con un sentimiento de superioridad, como si la persona condescendiera al nivel de alguien a quien considera inferior. Implica un tono paternalista o desdeñoso.

An adverb describing the manner in which someone behaves or speaks with an attitude of superiority, as if they are lowering themselves to the level of someone they consider inferior. It implies a patronizing or disdainful tone.

1. In a patronizing mannerB2formal

   Acting or speaking in a way that shows you think you are superior to others.

   Con aire de superioridad

   • He condescendingly explained the simple concept to her.
   • She smiled condescendingly at his suggestion.
   • The manager condescendingly patted him on the shoulder.

   Sinónimoscavalierlydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslyloftilypatronizinglypompouslysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antónimosdeferentiallyhumblyrespectfully