Ingratiating: meaning, definitions and examples
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ingratiating
[ ɪnˈɡreɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ ]
behavior
intended to gain favor or approval; sycophantic
Synonyms
fawning, obsequious, sycophantic
Examples of usage
- She gave him an ingratiating smile as she asked for a favor.
- His ingratiating manner made it easy for him to win people over.
tone
deliberately flattering or pleasing
Synonyms
charming, flattering, pleasing
Examples of usage
- He used an ingratiating tone to try to convince her to change her mind.
- The waiter's ingratiating manner was off-putting to some customers.
Translations
Translations of the word "ingratiating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agradável
🇮🇳 खुशामदी
🇩🇪 schmeichelhaft
🇮🇩 menyenangkan
🇺🇦 улесливий
🇵🇱 pochlebny
🇯🇵 愛想が良い
🇫🇷 agréable
🇪🇸 agradable
🇹🇷 sevimli
🇰🇷 유쾌한
🇸🇦 ممتع
🇨🇿 lichotivý
🇸🇰 lichotivý
🇨🇳 讨人喜欢的
🇸🇮 prijeten
🇮🇸 aðlaðandi
🇰🇿 жалпақтағыш
🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი
🇦🇿 xoşagələn
🇲🇽 agradable
Word origin
The word 'ingratiating' originated from the verb 'ingratiate', which comes from the Latin word 'in' (meaning 'in') and 'gratiātus' (meaning 'having gained favor'). The concept of ingratiating oneself to others has been present in various cultures throughout history, as individuals seek to gain favor or approval through flattery or pleasing behavior.
See also: ingrate.