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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    talk down patronize belittle demean disparage denigrate deprecate depreciate derogate decry criticize censure reproach rebuke reprove chastise scold chide admonish rebuff snub slight disdain scorn mock ridicule tease taunt jeer sneer condescend look down on talk condescendingly speak haughtily speak snootily speak superiorly speak loftily speak patronizingly lecture preach moralize pontificate sermonize expound expatiate dilate discourse harangue rant rave fulminate inveigh declaim orate

    Meaning of Speak Condescendingly

    to speak or communicate in a way that shows a superior attitude towards someone, often in a way that is insulting or offensive

    Definitions

    • To speak in a way that shows a superior attitude towards someone, often in a way that is insulting or offensive
    • * To use a patronizing or condescending tone when speaking to someone
    • * To communicate in a way that is belittling or demeaning to others

    Etymology of Speak Condescendingly

    The word "speak" comes from Old English "sprecan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sprekaniz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "sper-"
    The word "condescendingly" comes from the word "condescend", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "descendere" (meaning "to descend"), and originally meant to voluntarily lower oneself to a less dignified or less superior position

    Example Uses

    • The manager spoke condescendingly to the new employee, making them feel belittled and unvalued
    • * She spoke haughtily to the waiter, as if he was inferior to her
    • * He condescended to explain the simple concept to his audience, talking down to them as if they were children

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respect admire praise compliment appreciate value esteem honor reverence venerate speak respectfully speak kindly speak gently speak considerately speak thoughtfully speak politely speak cordially speak warmly speak sincerely speak honestly speak openly speak frankly speak straightforwardly speak directly speak clearly speak concisely

    Related Nouns

    speech tone language communication expression demeanor attitude behavior manner conduct air presence personality character trait quality attribute feature aspect facet talking speaking conversing discussing debating arguing negotiating persuading convincing motivating inspiring

    Related Verbs

    talk speak communicate express convey impart transmit convey suggest imply indicate insinuate hint intimate propose recommend advise counsel guide direct instruct teach educate enlighten inform notify announce declare proclaim assert claim allege aver

    Related Adjectives

    respectful kind gentle considerate thoughtful polite cordial warm sincere honest open frank straightforward direct clear concise respectful admiring appreciative valuing esteeming honoring reverent venerating humble modest unassuming deferential courteous gracious diplomatic tactful considerate