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condescendingly

adverb (condescendingly)

«condescendingly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a way that shows you think you are better than others; talking down to them. tree →

In the lessons

in the lessons, a proud character speaks to a poor creature in a superior way

Examples

"I won't refuse your request," said Turritella condescendingly. tree →
He smiled condescendingly at the younger children. tree →
She explained the sum condescendingly, as if I were stupid. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «condescendingly» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«condescendingly» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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