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Condescendingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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condescendingly

 

[ ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a patronizing manner

Condescendingly means showing feelings of superiority; treating others as if they are inferior. It is often used to describe someone who talks down to others or behaves in a haughty manner.

Synonyms

haughtily, patronizingly, superiorly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke condescendingly to her coworkers, as if they were beneath her.
  • He looked at her condescendingly, making her feel small and insignificant.

Translations

Translations of the word "condescendingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condescendentemente

🇮🇳 अवमाननापूर्वक

🇩🇪 herablassend

🇮🇩 dengan merendahkan

🇺🇦 поблажливо

🇵🇱 protekcjonalnie

🇯🇵 見下すように

🇫🇷 condescendant

🇪🇸 con condescendencia

🇹🇷 kibirli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 거만하게

🇸🇦 بتنازل

🇨🇿 blahosklonně

🇸🇰 blahosklonne

🇨🇳 居高临下地

🇸🇮 pokroviteljsko

🇮🇸 með yfirlæti

🇰🇿 менсінбей

🇬🇪 დამამცირებლად

🇦🇿 üstünlük göstərərək

🇲🇽 con condescendencia

Word origin

The word condescendingly comes from the verb 'condescend,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'condescendere,' meaning 'to come or go down.' Over time, condescendingly has evolved to describe a specific way of behaving towards others with a sense of superiority.

See also: condescend.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,941 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.