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
Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
As a lord, this Othello is a little vulgar — too ingratiating, a boaster, an arrogant man.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Oct. 2021
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
So Nachminovitch and her workers are unfailingly polite and ingratiating, even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane.
—Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
As a lord, this Othello is a little vulgar — too ingratiating, a boaster, an arrogant man.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Oct. 2021
Verb
Patrick, meanwhile, begins ingratiating himself with the neighbors and with Alice, and later Margot.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating
Adjective
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Comfort shows are comforting for a reason.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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They could be seen hugging and consoling each other.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The outlet reported family members were seen embracing and consoling one another.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Over the past month, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing powerful factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, publicly acknowledged discussions between the two governments last week and pledged a series of reforms aimed at appeasing Washington, a concession that indicated both the urgency of the domestic crisis and the vulnerability of the regime.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Ingratiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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