ingratiatingly

• Adverbe décrivant une action accomplie dans le but de gagner les faveurs ou l'approbation de quelqu'un, souvent par la flatterie ou un excès d'amabilité.

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.

   de manière flagorneuse

   • 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.

   Synonymescajolinglyinsinuatinglyobsequiouslyunctuously

   Antonymesbluntlybrusquelycurtlyfranklyoffensivelyopenly