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Definition of Patronizingly
1. Adverb. With condescension; in a patronizing manner. "He treats his secretary condescendingly"
Definition of Patronizingly
1. Adverb. In a patronizing manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Patronizingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Patronizingly
Literary usage of Patronizingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of Bret Harte by Bret Harte (1903)
"But he was exceedingly polite in his references to Jack, and alluded patronizingly
to a " little chat" they had had together. And when the usual reaction ..."
2. Sporting Scenes and Sundry Sketches: Being the Miscellaneous Writings of J by J. Cypress (1842)
"See how splendidly, cautiously, patronizingly, hungrily, Jim Crow stands !
Splendidly,—for the reputation of his own nose and figure ; cautiously,—for his ..."
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