ingratiatingly

C2
adv Freq #528678

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a flattering and ingratiating manner

    They behave ingratiatingly toward their boss.

  2. 2
    adv

    In an ingratiating manner.

    Nabby Adams approached him ingratiatingly.

Etymology

From ingratiating + -ly.

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