( BrE also pat·ron·is·ing ) / ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ; NAmE ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective
( disapproving ) showing that you feel better, or more intelligent than sb else
SYN superior :
a patronizing smile
I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing.
► pat·ron·iz·ing·ly , pat·ron·is·ing·ly adverb :
He patted her hand patronizingly.