ingratiating
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1
Angielski
hízelkedő, megnyerő
C1
1
hízelkedő
B2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
Hízelkedő mosolyt villantott a főnökére.
Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
Hízelkedő szavai őszintétlennek hatottak.
Częsty błąd:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
Znaczenie
trying to gain favor
Kolokacje
ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
|ingratiating tone
|ingratiating remark
|ingratiating behavior
|ingratiating gesture
|ingratiating laugh
|ingratiating flattery
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.)
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blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
Tematy
social
|communication
|emotions
|power
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He is ingratiating and friendly.
Megnyerő és barátságos.
Częsty błąd:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
Znaczenie
pleasantly charming and likable
Kolokacje
ingratiating charm
|ingratiating voice
|ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.)
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unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
Tematy
social
|emotions
|personality
Definicja
charming and easy to like
Pleasant and charming in a way that makes people like you, without necessarily implying manipulation.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Sylaby i akcent
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 sylab)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: ingratiating
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiatingly
adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
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