Definition of ingratiating
1 : capable of winning favor : pleasing an ingratiating smile
2 : intended or adopted in order to gain favor : flattering
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Examples of ingratiating in a Sentence
one of the orphans had a most ingratiating smile
Recent Examples of ingratiating from the Web
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The role of a hectoring sideshow attraction is not the opera’s most ingratiating element, but this production puts a twist on it.
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The filmmaker's style does include its share of ingratiating remarks.
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The filmmaker’s style does include its share of ingratiating remarks.
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His ingratiating personality and insider knowledge led to work as a host on The Movie Channel from 1986 to 1993.
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Such ingratiating laughs are even more common on late-night TV.
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Andrew Knifer is smoothly charming and ingratiating as Bert Parks-like MC Frankie Cavalier while gently hyping the event, its sponsor, and the contestants.
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First Known Use of ingratiating
1655
INGRATIATING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of ingratiating for English Language Learners
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: intended to gain someone's favor or approval
INGRATIATING Defined for Kids
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Definition of ingratiating for Students
1 : pleasing an ingratiating smile
2 : intended to gain someone's favor ingratiating behavior
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adverbLearn More about ingratiating
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