as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
one of the orphans had a most ingratiating smile
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as in comforting
often disapproving
to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like
She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
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Recent Examples of ingratiating
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021
Lucy is as isolated and afraid as Rosemary Woodhouse, alone in New York City, surrounded only by men and hostile, ingratiating and untrustworthy women.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2021
Sherwood-Randall was similarly personable and ingratiating, and ferociously ambitious.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2021
The scenes of Matt’s education are diverting and overly ingratiating, characterized by snappy edits and broadly deployed comedy.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
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Adjective
While Virginia Madsen plays the lead, an ingratiating, ambitious graduate student Helen Lyle, it’s Tony Todd as the titular villain that proves to be a crucial reason for why the film endures.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021
Lucy is as isolated and afraid as Rosemary Woodhouse, alone in New York City, surrounded only by men and hostile, ingratiating and untrustworthy women.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2021
Sherwood-Randall was similarly personable and ingratiating, and ferociously ambitious.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2021
The scenes of Matt’s education are diverting and overly ingratiating, characterized by snappy edits and broadly deployed comedy.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating
Adjective
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For more upscale elegance, try this adorable Sculpted Bow Stemmed Wine Glass, $18 for two at Urban Outfitters, which are great for bubbly drinks.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The oddly adorable serial killer thriller featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals in a Norman Rockwell-ish small town struck the right weird tone in a weird year.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Dec. 2024
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Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Ingratiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiating. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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