ingratiating
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
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adjective
C1
property
1
trying to gain favor
trying to make someone like you by flattering them
Patrón de uso:
[an] ingratiating [smile/manner/remark/gesture]
Error frecuente:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
Sinónimos
fawning (More openly excessive and submissive.)
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sycophantic (Stronger; emphasizes self-serving praise of someone powerful.)
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obsequious (More formal; stresses servile politeness.)
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flattering (Can be neutral; less clearly manipulative.)
Antónimos
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.)
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blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
Colocaciones
ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
|ingratiating tone
|ingratiating remark
|ingratiating behavior
|ingratiating gesture
|ingratiating laugh
|ingratiating flattery
Temas
social
|communication
|emotions
|power
Ejemplos
- He put on an ingratiating smile and asked if he could “help” with the presentation.
- Her ingratiating tone made it sound as if she wanted something in return.
- The salesman’s ingratiating compliments quickly became tiresome.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
- Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
adjective
C1
property
2
pleasantly charming and likable
charming and easy to like
Patrón de uso:
[a/an] ingratiating [person/voice/smile]
Error frecuente:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
Sinónimos
winning (More clearly positive and natural.)
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charming (More general; does not suggest seeking favor.)
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engaging (Stresses attracting interest and warmth.)
Antónimos
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.)
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unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
Colocaciones
ingratiating charm
|ingratiating voice
|ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
Temas
social
|emotions
|personality
Ejemplos
- With his ingratiating charm, he won over even the toughest critics.
- She had an ingratiating way of making new people feel welcome.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is ingratiating and friendly.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
ingratiating
AFI
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Sílabas y acento
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: ingratiating
Familia de palabras
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiatingly
adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
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