condescending
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/verb
To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
Example sentence
- “Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!”
Featured as word of the day on February 15, 2026.
Related words
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