ingratiating

CEFRC2

/ˌɪˈŋɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Trying too hard to gain someone's approval or favor.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of ingratiate

Examples

  • Tom is ingratiating himself with our new boss.

  • Ingratiating behaviour can be really annoying.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

  • an ingratiating smile.

Synonyms

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Question 1 · Quick check

His blank smile and constant compliments were clearly meant to win approval.

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