treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

she was determined not to be put down or patronized

frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer

restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi

apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending

we both occasionally experienced patronizing attitudes from staff

he smiled in a rather patronizing manner