ingratiating
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1
Engelska
hízelkedő, megnyerő
C1
1
hízelkedő
B2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
Hízelkedő mosolyt villantott a főnökére.
Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
Hízelkedő szavai őszintétlennek hatottak.
Vanligt misstag:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
Betydelse
trying to gain favor
Ordkombinationer
ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
|ingratiating tone
|ingratiating remark
|ingratiating behavior
|ingratiating gesture
|ingratiating laugh
|ingratiating flattery
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.)
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blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
Teman
social
|communication
|emotions
|power
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
He is ingratiating and friendly.
Megnyerő és barátságos.
Vanligt misstag:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
Betydelse
pleasantly charming and likable
Ordkombinationer
ingratiating charm
|ingratiating voice
|ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.)
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unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
Teman
social
|emotions
|personality
Definition
charming and easy to like
Pleasant and charming in a way that makes people like you, without necessarily implying manipulation.
Grammatik
Grundform
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Stavelser och betoning
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: ingratiating
Ordfamilj
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiatingly
adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
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