slightly patronizing

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

To a small degree.

patronizingADVERB + patronizing

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • His tone was slightly patronizing when he explained the concept to me.
  • I found her comments about my work to be slightly patronizing.
  • She spoke in a slightly patronizing manner to the junior staff.
  • The article had a slightly patronizing attitude towards amateur musicians.
  • It sounded slightly patronizing when he offered to help with such a simple task.
  • The manager became slightly patronizing during the performance review.
  • Some people might find that suggestion slightly patronizing, even if it's well-intentioned.
  • There was a slightly patronizing edge to his voice.
  • He gave a slightly patronizing smile before correcting my mistake.
  • I try not to be slightly patronizing when giving advice to beginners.