What does ingratiating mean?
Ingratiating means Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily..
Ingratiating
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Meaning
Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily..
Definitions by Sense
- Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily.
- present participle and gerund of ingratiate
Example Sentences
an ingratiating smile.
Mr. Alfred O'Shea, a tenorizing youth from Australia, sang several times at Queen's Hall, and may congratulate himself on being one of the 'catches' of the season. He sang airs from Italian and French operas, and also a number of Irish ditties—naturally, with a name like that and such an ingratiating McCormackian voice.
Synonyms for ingratiating
Antonyms for ingratiating
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ingratiating
- most ingratiating
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ingratiating?
Common synonyms include honeyed, unctuous, pleasing, flattering.
What is the opposite of ingratiating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ingratiating in a sentence?
an ingratiating smile.
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