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Princeton's WordNet

  1. condescendingly, patronizingly, patronisinglyadverb

    with condescension; in a patronizing manner

    "he treats his secretary condescendingly"

Wiktionary

  1. condescendinglyadverb

    In a condescending manner.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Condescendinglyadverb

    By way of voluntary humiliation; by way of kind concession.

    Etymology: from condescending.

    We condescendingly made Luther’s works umpires in the controversy. Francis Atterbury.

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  1. condescendingly

    Condescendingly refers to the act of displaying an attitude of superior importance or knowledge, indicating an impression of talking down to others, treating them as if they are less intelligent, experienced, or valuable. It involves a level of arrogance, patronizing behavior, and disrespect.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Condescendinglyadverb

    in a condescending manner

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of condescendingly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of condescendingly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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