ingratiating C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #80635 Meanings 1 adj Trying to win someone's favour, often in an insincere or overly flattering way. The salesman gave an ingratiating smile as he approached the customers. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · trying to win someone's... unctuousinsinuatinghoneyed Appears in Phrases (1) See all ingratiating manner a way of behaving intended to win approval through excessive friendliness or flattery Adjective + noun Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # ingratiating **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 80635 ## Meanings 1. Trying to win someone's favour, often in an insincere or overly flattering way. ## Examples - The salesman gave an ingratiating smile as he approached the customers. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown