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CONDESCENDINGLY
condescendingly, patronizingly, patronisingly
(adverb) with condescension; in a patronizing manner; “he treats his secretary condescendingly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
condescendingly (comparative more condescendingly, superlative most condescendingly)
In a condescending manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`de*scend"ing*ly, adv.
Definition: In a condescending manner. Atterbury.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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