condescendingly

• Advérbio que descreve uma maneira de agir ou falar com sentimento de superioridade, como se a pessoa estivesse se rebaixando ao nível de quem considera inferior. Implica um tom paternalista ou de desprezo.

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.

   Condescendentemente

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

   Sinônimoscavalierlydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslyloftilypatronizinglypompouslysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antônimosdeferentiallyhumblyrespectfully