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Dictionary Term: Condescending

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Patronizing or superior in attitude

Description: Used to describe someone who speaks or behaves in a way that shows they believe they are more intelligent or important than others, often using a tone of superiority.

Sample Sentence: She always talks to her employees in a condescending manner, as if they are incapable of understanding simple tasks.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Behave in a patronizing way

Description: Used to indicate the act of speaking or behaving in a superior or patronizing manner towards someone.

Sample Sentence: Despite being younger than him, she condescended to her older brother, constantly reminding him of her superior knowledge.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The attitude of patronizing superiority

Description: Refers to the state of having or displaying a condescending attitude towards others.

Sample Sentence: His condescending towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to work harmoniously as a team.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a condescending manner

Description: Used to describe the way someone is speaking or behaving, indicating that they are doing so condescendingly.

Sample Sentence: He answered her question condescendingly, making her feel ignorant and embarrassed.

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