The difference between Condescending and Patronizing
When used as adjectives, condescending means assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude, whereas patronizing means offensively condescending.
check bellow for the other definitions of Condescending and Patronizing
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Condescending as an adjective:
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Examples:
"Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!"
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Condescending as a verb:
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Patronizing as an adjective:
offensively condescending
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Patronizing as a verb: