Patronizingly (Adverb)
Meaning
With condescension; in a patronizing manner; "he treats his secretary condescendingly".
Examples
- She spoke to the children patronizingly, explaining things they already knew in a slow, overly simple tone.
- The teacher's patronizingly offer to help the student solve the easy math problem was really annoying.
- He looked at her patronizingly and then launched into an overly simplistic explanation of the concept.
- The politician spoke patronizingly to the audience, constantly using baby talk and simplistic examples.
- Her boss spoke to her patronizingly, as if she were incapable of making simple decisions without his guidance.