patronizingly

• Adverbe décrivant une manière de parler ou de se comporter qui semble gentille ou utile, mais qui révèle un sentiment de supériorité. Implique de traiter quelqu'un comme moins intelligent ou moins important.

An adverb describing the manner of speaking or behaving in a way that appears kind or helpful but betrays a feeling of superiority. It implies treating someone as if they are less intelligent or less important.

1. CondescendinglyC1formal

   In a manner that shows a feeling of superiority, treating someone as if they are less intelligent or less important.

   Avec condescendance

   • He spoke patronizingly to the new intern, explaining simple tasks as if she were a child.
   • She smiled patronizingly at his suggestion, dismissing it without consideration.
   • The manager addressed the staff patronizingly, assuming they wouldn't understand the complex report.

   Synonymescondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyloftilysuperciliously

   Antonymesdeferentiallyhumblymodestlyrespectfully