英語

ingratiating

gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective C1 property
1

trying to gain favor

trying to make someone like you by flattering them

用法パターン: [an] ingratiating [smile/manner/remark/gesture]
よくある間違い:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
類義語
fawning (More openly excessive and submissive.) | sycophantic (Stronger; emphasizes self-serving praise of someone powerful.) | obsequious (More formal; stresses servile politeness.) | flattering (Can be neutral; less clearly manipulative.)
対義語
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.) | blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
コロケーション
ingratiating smile |ingratiating manner |ingratiating tone |ingratiating remark |ingratiating behavior |ingratiating gesture |ingratiating laugh |ingratiating flattery
テーマ
social |communication |emotions |power
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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

用法パターン: [a/an] ingratiating [person/voice/smile]
よくある間違い:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
類義語
winning (More clearly positive and natural.) | charming (More general; does not suggest seeking favor.) | engaging (Stresses attracting interest and warmth.)
対義語
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.) | unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
コロケーション
ingratiating charm |ingratiating voice |ingratiating smile |ingratiating manner
テーマ
social |emotions |personality
例文
  • With his ingratiating charm, he won over even the toughest critics.
  • She had an ingratiating way of making new people feel welcome.
学習者向け例文
  • He is ingratiating and friendly.
文法
辞書形
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
音節・強勢
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: ingratiating
関連語
Core family
ingratiate verb C1 ingratiatingly adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation noun
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