ingratiating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ingratiate

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ingratiating
Adjective
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 Lucy is as isolated and afraid as Rosemary Woodhouse, alone in New York City, surrounded only by men and hostile, ingratiating and untrustworthy women. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2021 Sherwood-Randall was similarly personable and ingratiating, and ferociously ambitious. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2021 The scenes of Matt’s education are diverting and overly ingratiating, characterized by snappy edits and broadly deployed comedy. Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for ingratiating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating
Adjective
  • At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.
    David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025
  • This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Over the years, everyone from her brothers Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo to her parents have shared glimpses into their adorable bond with their youngest family member.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.
    Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ingratiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiating. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ingratiating

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!