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Condescending vs Supercillious - What's the difference?

condescending | supercillious |

Supercillious is likely misspelled.


Supercillious has no English definition.

As an adjective condescending

is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

As a verb condescending

is present participle of lang=en.

condescending

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • 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!

    Synonyms

    * (assuming a tone of superiority) (l)

    Derived terms

    * condescendingly

    Verb

    (head)