ingratiatingly
gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
C1
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
formal
C2
property
1
in a flattering, favor-seeking way
in a way that is too friendly or too polite to get something
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] smiles/speaks/laughs ingratiatingly (to/at [someone])
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse with gratefully (showing thanks) or gratifyingly (in a satisfying way).
Từ đồng nghĩa
fawningly (more openly eager to please, often negatively.)
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sycophantically (stronger; suggests insincere praise to gain advantage.)
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obsequiously (emphasizes submissive, servile politeness.)
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flatteringly (focuses on praise, not necessarily submissiveness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
candidly (in a direct, honest way rather than trying to please.)
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bluntly (in an abrupt, unsoftened way.)
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curtly (brief and not polite or friendly.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
smile ingratiatingly
|speak ingratiatingly
|laugh ingratiatingly
|nod ingratiatingly
|ingratiatingly polite
|ingratiatingly friendly
|ingratiatingly flattering
|ingratiatingly attentive
|ingratiatingly deferential
|ingratiatingly enthusiastic
Chủ đề
communication
|emotions
|social_relationships
Ví dụ
- He leaned in and spoke ingratiatingly, hoping she would overlook the mistake.
- The salesman smiled ingratiatingly and offered another “special deal.”
- She laughed ingratiatingly at the boss’s joke, even though it wasn’t funny.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He smiled ingratiatingly to get a favor.
- She spoke ingratiatingly to her manager.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
in a charming, pleasing way
in a charming way that makes people like you
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] behaves/smiles ingratiatingly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Even when used positively, it can still sound slightly suspicious; context decides.
Từ đồng nghĩa
charmingly (more clearly positive; lacks the idea of trying to gain favor.)
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winsomely (suggests a gentle, appealing charm.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unpleasantly (not pleasing or likable.)
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off-puttingly (in a way that makes others dislike or distrust someone.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
ingratiatingly charming
|ingratiatingly warm
|ingratiatingly cheerful
|ingratiatingly earnest
|ingratiatingly confident
Chủ đề
emotions
|social_relationships
Ví dụ
- He spoke ingratiatingly about the team’s work, and the mood in the room softened.
- The host greeted everyone ingratiatingly, making newcomers feel instantly welcome.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She smiled ingratiatingly at the guests.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ingratiatingly
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
in - gra - ti - at - ingly (5 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: ingratiatingly
- Plural: ingratiatinglies
Họ từ
Forms
ingratiatinglies
noun
Core family
ingratiate
verb C1
ingratiating
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
ingratiation
noun
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