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ingratiating

adjective

/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

Meaning

Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.

His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.

flattering, charming, pleasing, fawning, persuasive

offensive, repulsive, annoying

ingratiating smile, ingratiating tone, ingratiating behavior

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement