condescending vs patronising

condescending and patronising both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
condescending	No	Yes	No	No
patronising	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, condescending and patronising are synonyms defined as:

condescending and patronising: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Other synonyms of condescending include arch, patronizing.

condescending (adjective)	patronising (adjective)
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension	(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension