Patronisingly (Adverb)
Meaning
With condescension; in a patronizing manner; "he treats his secretary condescendingly".
Examples
- She explained the obvious solution patronisingly, as if the other person wouldn't have figured it out themselves.
- The teacher spoke to the students patronisingly, making them feel like they didn't already know the basics of the subject.
- His favourite phrase 'anyone can do it' was spoken patronisingly, as if success only requires a bit of effortless magic.
- He patted the child on the head patronisingly and handed them a cookie, thinking it might make up for his absence.
- She complimented the artist patronisingly on their 'original' use of colour, despite the style being decades old.