ingratiatory

• Adjektiv, das ein Verhalten beschreibt, das darauf abzielt, Zuneigung oder Zustimmung zu gewinnen, oft durch Schmeichelei oder Unterwürfigkeit; im heutigen Gebrauch gilt es als veraltet oder sehr selten.

An adjective describing behavior intended to gain favor or approval, often through flattery or servility; now considered archaic or very rare in modern usage.

1. Pleasingly persuasiveC2formal

   Intended to persuade or win someone over in a charming or flattering way.

   Einschmeichelnd

   • His ingratiatory smile made the negotiation easier.
   • She used an ingratiatory tone to convince the committee.
   • The salesman's ingratiatory manner was effective but transparent.

   Synonymefawningflatteringingratiatingobsequioussycophanticunctuouswheedling

   Antonymedissuasiveoffensiverepellentunpersuasive

2. Calculated to pleaseC2formal

   Deliberately designed to gain favor or approval, often through flattery or submissive behavior.

   Gefällig

   • His ingratiatory comments were clearly aimed at the boss.
   • She adopted an ingratiatory posture to win their support.
   • The politician's ingratiatory promises seemed insincere.

   Synonymebootlickingfawningflatteringingratiatingobsequiousservilesmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymebluntcandiddirectfrankgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward