Meaning & use
ingratiating
Behaving in a way intended to win approval or favor, often insincerely.
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His ingratiating smile made the interviewer suspicious of his true intentions.
She used an ingratiating tone whenever she needed a favor from her boss.
A note on using this word
Ingratiating usually carries a negative, slightly suspicious tone, suggesting calculated charm rather than genuine warmth.
Words with a similar meaning
fawningflattering
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