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patronising Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of patronising?

The comparative form is more patronising and the superlative form is most patronising.

What Does Patronising Mean?

Patronising is used as an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of patronizing. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of patronise. As a verb, it means To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

Patronising: Key Facts

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Synonyms	patronizing, condescending and arch
Comparative / superlative	more patronising, most patronising

Patronising Definition (Adjective)

Alternative spelling of patronizing.

Patronising as a Verb

present participle and gerund of patronise

Verb

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
To blame, to reproach.

Adjective

Offensively condescending.

Synonyms of Patronising

patronizing condescending arch superior condescend infantilize enpatron patrocinate

Patronising synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

patronising (comparative more patronising, superlative most patronising)

patronising

Patronising: Your Questions Answered

Is patronising an adjective or a verb?

Patronising is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for patronising?

You can replace patronising with words such as patronizing, condescending and arch. See the full list of patronising synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of patronising?

The comparative form is more patronising and the superlative form is most patronising.