adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of ingratiate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily.

   "an ingratiating smile."

Adjective

1. 1
   calculated to please or gain favor wordnet
2. 2
   capable of winning favor wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

flatteringabjectadulatoryapple-polishingbackscratchingbeggarly

Example

More examples

"Tom is ingratiating himself with our new boss."

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