condescending tone

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• condescending — adjective /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ,ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child – ugh! See Also: condescendence, condescension …   Wiktionary

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• tone — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 quality of a sound, esp. of the human voice ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, low ▪ hushed, quiet, subdued ▪ Why is everyone speaking in hushed tones? …   Collocations dictionary

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• condescending — adj. Condescending is used with these nouns: ↑attitude, ↑manner, ↑tone …   Collocations dictionary

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