6
pompous(adjective, superior, aloof, arrogant, disdainful)
4
highfalutin
4
hoity-toity
4
high-hat(adjective, cool, superior, arrogant, haughty)
4
patronage(noun, condescension, cronyism)
4
patronization(noun, condescension, cronyism)
4
pretentious(adjective, cool, superior, aloof, disdainful)
4
self-important(adjective, arrogant, haughty, disdainful)
3
protecting(verb, careful, attentive, watchful)
3
proud(adjective, cool, arrogant, haughty, disdainful)
3
snobby(adjective, superior, arrogant, haughty, contemptuous)
3
conceited
3
condescension(noun, cronyism)
3
hifalutin
3
lordly(adjective, superior, haughty, disdainful, supercilious)
3
self-satisfied
3
toffee-nosed
2
belittling(adjective, disparaging, condescending)
2
big(haughty, disdainful, supercilious)
2
defending
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