Condescendingly (Adverb)
Meaning
With condescension; in a patronizing manner; "he treats his secretary condescendingly".
Examples
- The manager spoke condescendingly to the young intern, as if he knew more than he actually did.
- Her professor talked to her condescendingly about the paper, pointing out minor mistakes that anyone could make.
- The older sister treats her little brother condescendingly, talking to him like he's a child.
- The billionaire spoke condescendingly about the financial struggles of ordinary people, not realizing how difficult life could be for them.
- He replied condescendingly to the beginner's question, as if he had invented the technology himself.