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ingratiating
adjective
: intended to gain someone's favor or approval
Full Definition of INGRATIATING
1
: capable of winning favor : pleasing <an ingratiating smile>
2
: intended or adopted in order to gain favor : flattering
— in·gra·ti·at·ing·ly \-ˈgrā-shē-ˌā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INGRATIATING
1655
Related to INGRATIATING
- Synonyms
- disarming, endearing, insinuating, winning, winsome
- Antonyms
- unendearing, uningratiating
INGRATIATINGLY Defined for Kids
ingratiating
adjective in·gra·ti·at·ing \in-ˈgrā-shē-ˌā-tiŋ\
Definition of INGRATIATING for Kids
1
: pleasing <an ingratiating smile>
2
: intended to gain someone's favor <ingratiating behavior>
— in·gra·ti·at·ing·ly adverb
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