pa·tron·iz·ing

[pey-truh-nahy-zing, pa-]
adjective
displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.

Origin:
1720–30; patronize + -ing2

pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverb
non·pa·tron·iz·ing, adjective
qua·si-pa·tron·iz·ing, adjective
qua·si-pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverb
un·pa·tron·iz·ing, adjective
un·pa·tron·iz·ing·ly, adverb
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pa·tron·ize

[pey-truh-nahyz, pa]
verb (used with object), pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.
1.
to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
2.
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
3.
to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.
Also, especially British, pa·tron·ise.


Origin:
1580–90; patron + -ize

pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjective
pa·tron·i·za·tion, noun
pa·tron·iz·er, noun
re·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), re·pa·tron·ized, re·pa·tron·iz·ing.
trans·pa·tron·ize, verb (used with object), trans·pa·tron·ized, trans·pa·tron·iz·ing.
un·pa·tron·iz·a·ble, adjective
well-pa·tron·ized, adjective
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patronize or patronise (ˈpætrəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to behave or treat in a condescending way
2.  (tr) to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to
 
patronise or patronise
 
vb
 
'patronizer or patronise
 
n
 
'patroniser or patronise
 
n

patronizing or patronising (ˈpætrəˌnaɪzɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
having a superior manner; condescending
 
patronising or patronising
 
adj
 
'patronizingly or patronising
 
adv
 
'patronisingly or patronising
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

patronize
1580s, "to act as a patron towards," from patron (q.v.). Meaning "treat in a condescending way" is first attested 1797; sense of "give regular business to" is from 1801.

patronizing
1727, from patronize. Related: Patronizingly.
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Example sentences
Exploiting drug addicts, while appearing paternalistic and concerned, is
  patronizing and condescending.
There's a patronizing and condescending tone to it which is off putting.
Seek out ways to put your inventory to work by patronizing a thrift shop or
  organizing a local clothing exchange.
Even during the parade of weirdos that is every reality show's audition rounds,
  she is never patronizing or cruel.
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