as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
one of the orphans had a most ingratiating smile
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as in comforting
often disapproving
to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like
She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
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Recent Examples of ingratiating
Armond White, National Review, 20 Oct. 2021
While Virginia Madsen plays the lead, an ingratiating, ambitious graduate student Helen Lyle, it’s Tony Todd as the titular villain that proves to be a crucial reason for why the film endures.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021
Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Newly acquired Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons wasted no time ingratiating himself into the Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
As a lord, this Othello is a little vulgar — too ingratiating, a boaster, an arrogant man.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Oct. 2021
While Virginia Madsen plays the lead, an ingratiating, ambitious graduate student Helen Lyle, it’s Tony Todd as the titular villain that proves to be a crucial reason for why the film endures.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021
Verb
Director and star wasted no time ingratiating themselves to the New York audience, with Chalamet mentioning having gone to school right down the street at La Guardia High School and Safdie talking about having last been at NYFF six years ago with Uncut Gems.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Newly acquired Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons wasted no time ingratiating himself into the Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating
Adjective
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From the charming streets of Valldemossa to the breathtaking beaches around Cala Mesquida, nowhere is further than an hour’s drive from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dark, moody walls make the natural-wood bench and light floors stand out; a charming white dome pendant light ties the space together.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Susan Selasky turns cauliflower into something rich and comforting in this easy recipe.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The investigation can’t help but feel dehumanizing, despite Amanda comforting her while doctors examine her in carefully clinical ways.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Below, find ten festive and adorable spring items to brighten up your Southern home in the coming months.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Australia, her favorite has been the wombat, the adorable, mostly nocturnal marsupial.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The smooth Italian leather looks buttery and luxurious, while the simplicity of the silhouette is appeasing my favorite sleek, clean aesthetic.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Newsom seems to have recognized that appeasing California’s Democrats puts him out of step with the country.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Ingratiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiating. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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