What does patronizing mean?

adj. talking to someone in a way that shows you think you are more important or smarter than them

patronizing

🇺🇸 /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

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talking to someone in a way that shows you think you are more important or smarter than them

I didn't mean to be condescending; I just wanted to help, but it came out sounding patronizing.

talking to someone in a way that shows you think you are more important or smarter than them