Synonyms of the word

patronising

• adj. offensively condescending.
• v. present participle of patronise.

arch

• n. An inverted U shape.
• n. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
• n. (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch.
• n. Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
• n. (archaic, geometry) An arc; a part of a curve.
• v. To form into an arch shape.
• v. To cover with an arch or arches.
• adj. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
• adj. Principal; primary.
• n. (obsolete) A chief.

condescending

• adj. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
• v. present participle of condescend.

patronizing

• adj. offensively condescending.
• v. present participle of patronize.

superior

• adj. Higher in quality.
• adj. Higher in rank.
• adj. More comprehensive, as a term in classification.
• adj. Located above.
• adj. Greater or better than average; extraordinary.
• adj. Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by; with to.
• n. A person of higher rank or quality.
• n. The senior person in a monastic community.