ingratiatingly

• Auf eine Weise, die darauf abzielt, sich die Gunst oder Zustimmung anderer zu sichern, oft durch Schmeichelei oder übertriebene Freundlichkeit.

An adverb describing an action performed in a manner intended to gain favor or approval, often through flattery or excessive friendliness.

1. In a flattering mannerC1formal

   In a way that is intended to gain approval or favor by being overly pleasant or flattering.

   Schmeichlerisch

   • He smiled ingratiatingly at his boss to get a promotion.
   • She spoke ingratiatingly to the guests, hoping for a generous tip.
   • The salesman acted ingratiatingly, trying to close the deal.

   Synonymecajolinglyinsinuatinglyobsequiouslyunctuously

   Antonymebluntlybrusquelycurtlyfranklyoffensivelyopenly