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ingratiating

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • an ingratiating smile.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of ingratiate

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

calculated to please or gain favor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a smooth ingratiating manner

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: insinuating, ingratiatory

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

capable of winning favor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • with open arms and an ingratiating smile

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: hypocrite — Translations
  • French: flagorneur — Translations
  • German: schmeichlerisch — Translations
  • Persian Sign Language: خودشیرینی کردن — Translations