condescending
/ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adjetivo C1En español: condescendiente, paternalista
- Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. · Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!
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“Madame,” said the Viscount of Morcerf, advancing towards the countess, “yesterday you were so condescending as to promise me a galop; I am rather late in claiming this gracious promise, but here is my friend, whose character for veracity you well know, and he will assure you the delay arose from no fault of mine.”
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