ingratiating
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
C1
Англійська
hízelkedő, megnyerő
C1
1
hízelkedő
B2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
He gave an ingratiating smile to the boss.
Hízelkedő mosolyt villantott a főnökére.
Her ingratiating words felt insincere.
Hízelkedő szavai őszintétlennek hatottak.
Поширена помилка:
Often confused with gratifying (pleasing) or grateful; ingratiating is about trying to gain someone’s favor.
Значення
trying to gain favor
Словосполучення
ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
|ingratiating tone
|ingratiating remark
|ingratiating behavior
|ingratiating gesture
|ingratiating laugh
|ingratiating flattery
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
abrasive (Rough or rude rather than pleasing.)
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blunt (Direct and not concerned with pleasing.)
Теми
social
|communication
|emotions
|power
Визначення
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
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
He is ingratiating and friendly.
Megnyerő és barátságos.
Поширена помилка:
This more positive sense is less common; many uses still suggest trying too hard to please.
Значення
pleasantly charming and likable
Словосполучення
ingratiating charm
|ingratiating voice
|ingratiating smile
|ingratiating manner
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
off-putting (Causing dislike rather than liking.)
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unpleasant (Not enjoyable or likable.)
Теми
social
|emotions
|personality
Визначення
charming and easy to like
Pleasant and charming in a way that makes people like you, without necessarily implying manipulation.
Граматика
Словникова форма
ingratiating
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Склади й наголос
in - gra - ti - at - ing (5 складів)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: ingratiating
Споріднені слова
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiatingly
adverb C2
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
Вирази
Для цієї словникової статті ще немає пов’язаних виразів.