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Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.
Nelson Mandela

Meaning of "patronizingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PATRONIZINGLY

patronizingly  [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATRONIZINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Patronizingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PATRONIZINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of patronizingly in the English dictionary

The definition of patronizingly in the dictionary is in such a way as to have superior manner; condescendingly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATRONIZINGLY


agonisingly
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋlɪ
agonizingly
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋlɪ
appetisingly
ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋlɪ
appetizingly
ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋlɪ
compromisingly
ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋlɪ
criticizingly
ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋlɪ
demoralisingly
dɪˈmɒrəˌlaɪzɪŋlɪ
despisingly
dɪsˈpaɪzɪŋlɪ
enterprisingly
ˈentəpraɪzɪŋlɪ
paralyzingly
ˈpærəˌlaɪzɪŋlɪ
scrutinisingly
ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪzɪŋlɪ
scrutinizingly
ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪzɪŋlɪ
surprisingly
səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ
tantalisingly
ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋlɪ
tantalizingly
ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋlɪ
temporizingly
ˈtempəˌraɪzɪŋlɪ
unappetisingly
ʌnˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋlɪ
unappetizingly
ʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋlɪ
uncompromisingly
ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋlɪ
unsurprisingly
ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATRONIZINGLY

patrolwoman
patrolwomen
patron
patron of the arts
patron saint
patronage
patronal
patroness
patronisation
patroniser
patronization
patronize
patronizer
patronizing
patronless
patronly
patronne
patronymic
patroon
patroonship

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATRONIZINGLY

accordingly
amazingly
astonishingly
correspondingly
exceedingly
increasingly
interestingly
irritatingly
knowingly
livingly
lovingly
overwhelmingly
seemingly
shockingly
sickeningly
singly
sparingly
strikingly
strongly
stunningly
willingly

Synonyms and antonyms of patronizingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «patronizingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATRONIZINGLY

Find out the translation of patronizingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patronizingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «patronizingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

patronizingly
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

condescendientemente
570 millions of speakers

English

patronizingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

patronizingly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بتسامح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покровительственно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patronizingly
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

patronizingly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

d´un air condescendant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Merendahkan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gönnerhaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

偉そうに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

patronizingly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Patronizingly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

patronizingly
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

patronizingly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Patronizingly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

condiscendenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

protekcjonalnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покровительственно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patronizingly
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγκατάβαση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

patronizingly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

patronizingly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nedlatende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of patronizingly

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATRONIZINGLY»

The term «patronizingly» is normally little used and occupies the 133.650 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATRONIZINGLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «patronizingly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «patronizingly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patronizingly

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QUOTES WITH «PATRONIZINGLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word patronizingly.
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Nelson Mandela
Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATRONIZINGLY»

Discover the use of patronizingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patronizingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Oxford History of the British Empire: Volume IV: The ...
patronizingly. as. the. 'corner-boy. in. excelsis'.44. Collins's. successor,. W. T. Cosgrave, was regarded as more reliable and Curtis had a warm regard for him. From his position in the Colonial Office, Curtis frustrated diehard attempts to wreck ...
Judith Brown, Wm Roger Louis, 1999
2
The Crisis
The audiences, composed largely of regular theatregoers, which these plays and actors attracted, came not patronizingly. If, by chance, they were led to the Garden or Garrick through curiosity, they were quickly brought to a realzation of the ...
3
Aunt Charlotte's maid: a farce in one act
(Aloud, patronizingly.) Well, squire, I have no wish to cause you any positive annoyance. Thorn. (eagerly). You withdraw your pretensions? Dibbs (evasively). I — I'll see what I can do for you ! Dand. (patronizingly). We'll see what we can do for ...
John Maddison Morton, 1867
4
Three Plays: Larins Sahib, Mira, 9 Jakhoo Hill
Mamu! RAI SAHEB: (Patronizingly.) Hmm. What school did you go to, young man ? DEEPAK: (Charmingly.)I went toSt. Mary'sin Bombay, sir. MAMU: Youdon'thave tosay'sir'allthe time.This isn't an office, you know. AMRITA: (Rescuing Deepak.) ...
Gurcharan Das, 2012
5
Shakespeare's Non-Standard English: A Dictionary of his ...
(2H4 5.3.100–1, Pistol), OED Worldling 1 [1549]; youngling 'young man', used patronizingly: Yongling thou canst not loue so deare asI. (TS 2.1.333, Gremio). 7. Other forms diminutive 'insignificant person': For poor'st Diminitives, for Dolts, (AC  ...
Norman Blake, 2004
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"An Unpleasant Wartime Function": Race, Film Censorship, and ...
The OWI believed his character posed some problems: he is a former pickpocket, he is set apart from the other characters, he is treated patronizingly, and he is reluctant to participate in informal voting and discussion about the course of action.
Jessica Lauren Wagner, 2007
7
Conan Doyle: Writing, Profession, and Practice
At Lauriston Gardens he finds both policemen, the professional rivals Gregson and Lestrade (they call him “sir”), and while making his own examination of the scene he speaks patronizingly and sarcastically to them, and laughs at Lestrade's ...
Douglas Kerr, 2013
8
How to Know God's Will Every Time: Ever Wondered What God's ...
He (satan) will patronizingly use the term “childlike faith” implying it is a mark of immature ignorance. The mouths of children and infants hold the perfect power of praise. He (satan) wants to suppress our authority, claiming 'too much' freedom ...
Glenn D. Niemand Speziell, 2009
9
The Spirit of Secular Art: A History of the Sacramental ...
There is no longer a 'spectator' but a user, a person dynamically empowered with choices, one who is no longer structurally passive, absorbing whatever has been patronizingly prefigured for entertainment, but an agent who decides what is to ...
Robert Nelson, 2007
10
The World's Richest Indian : The Scandal over Jackson ...
During questioning, Wheeler patronizingly corrected Jackson's grammar and heckled Jackson when he hesitated to answer a question, suggesting that he would withhold the truth because he was afraid of Anna Barnett. Wheeler tried to lead ...
University of California Tanis C. Thorne Half-time Lecturer and Director of Interdisciplinary Native American Minor, Irvine and Part-time Lecturer Sacramento State University, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATRONIZINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term patronizingly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ed Sheeran Has Now Stepped Into the Nicki Minaj vs. Taylor Swift …
... which you can read right here, as a personal attack upon her, even patronizingly inviting Minaj to join her onstage if she picked up the award. «Crave Online, Jul 15»
2
Democrats' dumb attack on Uber, Airbnb and the rest of the sharing …
Clinton, in a recent economic speech, took a swipe at these companies and their workers, whom she patronizingly described as “making extra ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
3
What to say
... in convincing Filipinos -- his bosses, he called us, and now we feel, patronizingly -- that the country is poised for social and political change. «Manila Standard Today, Jul 15»
4
Letters: Monterey planning panel term limits move disappointing
The mayor patronizingly clarifies that Davis and Stocker should be made aware of other city service opportunities. Davis and Stocker seem ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
5
Hannibal moves to Saturdays, is doomed
Great Performances: Driving Miss Daisy (PBS, 9 p.m., Friday): Is Alfred Uhry's patronizingly cozy racial parable kind of paradoxically racist? «A.V. Club Austin, Jul 15»
6
Letters: Monterey's planning panel term limits move disappointing
The mayor patronizingly clarifies that Davis and Stocker should be made aware of other city service opportunities. Davis and Stocker seem ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
7
Behind New York's Cuomo-de Blasio feud
After the mayor's public criticism, Cuomo patronizingly “sympathized” with his fellow Democrat. “I understand why he's frustrated,” he said. «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»
8
Supreme Overreach
The court patronizingly concedes that religions will be free to teach traditional views regarding marriage. Thanks. The Constitution already ... «Coronado Eagle and Journal, Jul 15»
9
“Navigable waters” means something
... and someone – perhaps a politician – is likely to respond patronizingly, dismissing your concerns as quibbling, nitpicking, or paranoia. «West Virginia Record, Jul 15»
10
TED Talk Tuesday: 'Why do ambitious women have flat heads?'
... a bit of snark, you can always identify ambitious women by the shape of their head because "they're flat on top for being patted patronizingly.". «Daily Herald, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Patronizingly [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/patronizingly>. May 2024 ».
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