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ingratiatingly

/ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее действие, совершаемое с целью завоевать расположение или одобрение, часто через лесть или чрезмерную дружелюбность.

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.

    ruУгодливо

    • 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.

    Synonymscajolinglyinsinuatinglyobsequiouslyunctuously

    Antonymsbluntlybrusquelycurtlyfranklyoffensivelyopenly

Forms
  • more ingratiatingly comparative form
  • most ingratiatingly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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