英语

ingratiatingly

gb/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/ us/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
C1 英语
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adverb formal C2 property
1

in a flattering, favor-seeking way

in a way that is too friendly or too polite to get something

用法模式: [someone] smiles/speaks/laughs ingratiatingly (to/at [someone])
常见错误:
Do not confuse with gratefully (showing thanks) or gratifyingly (in a satisfying way).
近义词
fawningly (more openly eager to please, often negatively.) | sycophantically (stronger; suggests insincere praise to gain advantage.) | obsequiously (emphasizes submissive, servile politeness.) | flatteringly (focuses on praise, not necessarily submissiveness.)
反义词
candidly (in a direct, honest way rather than trying to please.) | bluntly (in an abrupt, unsoftened way.) | curtly (brief and not polite or friendly.)
搭配
smile ingratiatingly |speak ingratiatingly |laugh ingratiatingly |nod ingratiatingly |ingratiatingly polite |ingratiatingly friendly |ingratiatingly flattering |ingratiatingly attentive |ingratiatingly deferential |ingratiatingly enthusiastic
主题
communication |emotions |social_relationships
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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

用法模式: [someone] behaves/smiles ingratiatingly
常见错误:
Even when used positively, it can still sound slightly suspicious; context decides.
近义词
charmingly (more clearly positive; lacks the idea of trying to gain favor.) | winsomely (suggests a gentle, appealing charm.)
反义词
unpleasantly (not pleasing or likable.) | off-puttingly (in a way that makes others dislike or distrust someone.)
搭配
ingratiatingly charming |ingratiatingly warm |ingratiatingly cheerful |ingratiatingly earnest |ingratiatingly confident
主题
emotions |social_relationships
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • She smiled ingratiatingly at the guests.
语法
词典原形
ingratiatingly
IPA
GB/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
US/ɪŋɡɹˈeɪʃətɪŋli/
音节与重音
in - gra - ti - at - ingly (5 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gra)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: ingratiatingly
  • Plural: ingratiatinglies
词族
Forms
ingratiatinglies noun
Core family
ingratiate verb C1 ingratiating adjective C1
Advanced or less common
ingratiation noun
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