ingratiating
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1
Englanti
hízelkedő, megnyerő
C1
1
hízelkedő
B2
Käyttömalli:
[an] ingratiating [smile/manner/remark/gesture]
He put on an ingratiating smile and asked if he could “help” with the presentation.
Hízelkedő mosolyt erőltetett magára, és megkérdezte, hogy „segíthet-e” a prezentációval.
Her ingratiating tone made it sound as if she wanted something in return.
Hízelkedő hangneméből úgy tűnt, mintha cserébe akarna valamit.
The salesman’s ingratiating compliments quickly became tiresome.
Oppijaesimerkit
He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
Hízelkedő mosolyt villantott a főnökére.
Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
Hízelkedő szavai őszintétlennek hatottak.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
Merkitys
trying to gain favor
Kollokaatiot
ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
|ingratiating tone
|ingratiating remark
|ingratiating behavior
|ingratiating gesture
|ingratiating laugh
|ingratiating flattery
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.)
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blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
Teemat
social
|communication
|emotions
|power
Määritelmä
trying to make someone like you by flattering them
Trying to win someone’s approval or advantage for yourself by behaving in an overly pleasing or flattering way, often in a way that seems insincere.
C1
2
megnyerő
B2
Käyttömalli:
[a/an] ingratiating [person/voice/smile]
With his ingratiating charm, he won over even the toughest critics.
Megnyerő sármjával még a legszigorúbb kritikusokat is levette a lábukról.
She had an ingratiating way of making new people feel welcome.
Megnyerő módon tudta elérni, hogy az új emberek is szívesen érezzék magukat.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is ingratiating and friendly.
Megnyerő és barátságos.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
Merkitys
pleasantly charming and likable
Kollokaatiot
ingratiating charm
|ingratiating voice
|ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.)
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unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
Teemat
social
|emotions
|personality
Määritelmä
charming and easy to like
Pleasant and charming in a way that makes people like you, without necessarily implying manipulation.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Tavut ja painotus
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: ingratiating
Sanaperhe
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiatingly
adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
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