patronizingly

• Наречие, описывающее манеру говорить или вести себя так, что это кажется добрым или полезным, но выдает чувство превосходства. Подразумевает отношение к кому-то как к менее умному или менее важному.

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.

   Покровительственно

   • 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.

   Синонимыcondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyloftilysuperciliously

   Антонимыdeferentiallyhumblymodestlyrespectfully