patronized, a grown man should never be referred to as adorable.
Pretty sure that's dependent on who refers to that grown man as adorable. I've met more than a couple that'd give me a warm feeling about being referred to that way. Although nowadays I'd think it patronising.
Just one more thing I've noticed as I've grown older. Often walk past a young lady in the street lately and get a warm smile, never ******* happened when I was 20.