adj
Meaning 1
ingratiating
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
ingratiatory
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
calculated to please or gain favor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a smooth ingratiating manner
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: ingratiating, insinuating
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a coaxing and obsequious voice
- her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: coaxing
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From ingratiate + -ory.