Definition of ingratiating Ingratiating

/ɪŋgɹejˈʃiejˌtɪŋ/ - [inggreysheeeyting] - in•gra•ti•at•ing

We found 6 definitions of ingratiating from 4 different sources.

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What does ingratiating mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

ingratiating - calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"
  insinuating, ingratiatory
  flattering showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color"
ingratiating - capable of winning favor; "with open arms and an ingratiating smile"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ingratiating (Verb)
    Present participle of ingratiate.
  • ingratiating (Adjective)
    Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another. The implication is often of flattery or insincerity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ingratiating (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Ingratiate

Part of speech

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  • ingratiating, verb, gerund of ingratiate (infinitive).

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