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Meaning of ingratiating

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ingratiating

verb

Definitions

  1. To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her.

  2. (followed by to) To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity.

    Example: That was an ingratiating smile.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ingratiatehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ingratiating

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pleasingflatteringinsinuativeunctuousmachiavellianunderhandedinsiduoussuppliant