Found 2 items, similar to patronizing.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: patronizing patronizing adj : (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension [syn: arch, condescending, patronising]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Patronizing Patronize \Pa"tron*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patronized; p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing.] 1. To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid. [1913 Webster] The idea has been patronized by two States only. --A. Hamilton. [1913 Webster] 2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer. [Commercial Cant] [1913 Webster] 3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals. [1913 Webster] Patronizing \Pa"tron*i`zing\, a. Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another. -- Pat"ron*i`zing*ly, adv. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]