condescending
71patronizing — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑arch, ↑condescending, ↑patronising • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
72fresh from — {adj.} Recently returned from; experienced in. * /Tom was fresh from two years in Paris and was very condescending in matters pertaining to cuisine and wines./ …
73put on airs — {v. phr.} To show conceit; act in a superior or condescending manner. * /The fact that her parents own a villa in Capri is no reason for Amanda to keep putting on airs./ …
74fresh from — {adj.} Recently returned from; experienced in. * /Tom was fresh from two years in Paris and was very condescending in matters pertaining to cuisine and wines./ …
75put on airs — {v. phr.} To show conceit; act in a superior or condescending manner. * /The fact that her parents own a villa in Capri is no reason for Amanda to keep putting on airs./ …
76Affable — Af fa*ble, a. [F. affable, L. affabilis, fr. affari to speak to; ad + fari to speak. See {Fable}.] 1. Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable. [1913… …
77Condescendingly — Con de*scend ing*ly, adv. In a condescending manner. Atterbury. [1913 Webster] …
78Condescension — Con de*scen sion, n. [L. condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one s rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. [1913 Webster] It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and… …
79Gracious — Gra cious (gr[=a] sh[u^]s), a. [F. gracieux, L. gratiosus. See {Grace}.] 1. Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love, or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as,… …
80Patronizing — Pa tron*i zing, a. Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another. {Pat ron*i zing*ly}, adv. Thackeray. [1913 Webster] …