How much better that was than to stay where they had made a mistake in venturing, and become the nurslings of patronizing strangers!
He appeared to be amused, even somewhat amazed, when he learned why Delgrado was patronizingthe arts.
He tolerated Joan, openly praised her beauty, and became resigned in a more or less patronizing way to the minor distractions of local life.
Mrs. Follingsbee, who had been most active and patronizing in sending flowers, and attending to the scenic arrangements of the funeral.
Never min', she will soon oysgreen herself," Mamie remarked, with patronizing affability.
Three years had intervened since he had first set foot on American soil, and the thought of ever having been a Yekl would bring to Jake's lips a smile of patronizing commiseration for his former self.
Her stern reproof, her patronizing pity, were alike disarmed.
They put on a sort of patronizing air, as much as to say, "These children are an awful lot of trouble.
Sheehan made a fine turnout at the funeral, but the deceased was hardly in his grave before Goodwin raised the cry of "Protection to home industries," and denounced his rival for patronizing livery-stable keepers outside of his district.
Cyrus Marden himself deigned to come over to the collie section and stare at Chum, accompanying his scrutiny with a volley or patronizing inquiries.
I suppose," said Alice, "they are quite benignant and patronizing to us now.
The most worldly are fond of patronizingit as a delightful folly, and as Eva had been one of the most popular girls of her set she was flooded with presents.
Perhaps, however, in this case there was some reason for the smiles of patronizing acceptance and whispered suggestions on the part of their friends, of an unestablished but imagined relationship.
But he was so horrid and patronizing to you, I couldn't help scratching.
The renewal of the friendship dated from the accident to Arthur's hand; it rapidly developed as he lost the sense of patronizing Laurent, and as Laurent for his part lost the suspicion that Arthur was secretly patronizing him.
Yes; he plays very fairly," said Beck, in a patronizing manner, which implied his own superiority.
They are fond of amusement, and they will gladly seize an opportunity of patronizing a first-class entertainment like ours.
She found her an amiable, good-natured woman, entirely free from that offensive arrogance and patronizing condescension which usually marks the parvenue as distinct from the thoroughbred.
Each comer gave a patronizing nod in recognition of the deferential salutation of the clerks.
Bidlow, and the patronizing air with which you would address the pretty, blue-eyed Madge.
One patronizing look from the stranger toward the Kentucky boy and within the latter a fire of antagonism was instantly kindled.
But vanity was stronger than avarice, and the pleasure of patronizing his old friends, the Bohemians, with whom he had formerly lived, carried the day.
And in a friendly, but somewhat patronizing manner, he held out his hand.
Mrs. Dennison, casting a patronizing glance at the crestfallen girl, "I never saw anything so wild in my life.
Petit-Claud, a plain-featured youth who had been at school with Lucien, and treated him with small, patronizing airs.
He does not know the difference between the silence of real passion and the patronizing graciousness due to his good looks and youth and talent.
Gladys disposed of the remaining berries to other amused or patronizing friends, and then decided to look up a laundress she knew of and get her to come out to Onoway House once in a while to do the heavy washing.
Mrs. Davis said in such a patronizingtone that Gladys quite started, and then laughed inwardly.
Wyndham nodded back a mumbling and patronizing answer, evidently pleased with the interest that he was creating.
He listened to their patronizing suggestions as to a consummation of the deal and, pointing to Rob, asked, "Is my pal included in this?
Pranken understood how to make this patronizing protection appear as a sort of friendly confidence.
There was something unpleasantly patronizing in his manner; it seemed as if he were so accustomed to flattery, that only a simple unpretending nature, like the Major's, could be at ease with him.
Eric zealously opposed this idea, and the Banker, who assumed a rather patronizing tone in conversing with the young scholar, was easily converted, and broke out into enthusiastic praise of Eric.
Everybody sneered at the forward fellow, and the head gardener looked at him with a patronizing air, nodding, his features saying at the same time, "I would never have given the simpleton credit for such an idea.
In the manner with which Clodwig now bade Eric speak out frankly, there was a trustful kindness, very far removed from all patronizing condescension; it expressed, rather, an intimate sympathy and a most hearty confidence.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "patronizing" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
