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patronisingly

/ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪ.zɪŋ.li/

Tradução: Advérbio que descreve a maneira de falar ou agir como se fosse gentil ou útil, mas que revela um sentimento de superioridade; de modo condescendente ou superior.

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adverb

/ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪ.zɪŋ.li/C1formalbritish
  • ptAdvérbio que descreve a maneira de falar ou agir como se fosse gentil ou útil, mas que revela um sentimento de superioridade; de modo condescendente ou superior.

An adverb describing the manner of speaking or behaving in a way that appears kind or helpful but betrays a feeling of superiority; condescendingly.

  1. CondescendinglyC1formal

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

    ptCom condescendência

    • He spoke to the intern patronisingly, explaining simple tasks as if she were a child.
    • She smiled patronisingly at his suggestion, dismissing it without consideration.
    • The manager explained the process patronisingly, assuming the new employee wouldn't understand.

    Sinônimoscondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyloftilysnobbishlysuperciliously

    Antônimoshumblymodestlyrespectfully

Formas
  • more patronisingly comparative form
  • most patronisingly superlative form