ingratiating
C2
adj
verb
Freq #80635
Meanings
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1
adj
calculated to please or gain favor
a smooth ingratiating manner
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2
adj
capable of winning favor
with open arms and an ingratiating smile
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3
adj
Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily.
an ingratiating smile.
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4
verb
present participle and gerund of ingratiate
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adj
· calculated to please or...
ingratiatoryinsinuating
3
adj
· which ingratiates; which...
honeyedunctuous