ingratiatory

• Adjectif décrivant un comportement visant à gagner la faveur ou l'approbation de quelqu'un, souvent par la flatterie ou la servilité ; considéré comme archaïque ou très rare en usage moderne.

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.

   Persuasif et flatteur

   • 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.

   Synonymesfawningflatteringingratiatingobsequioussycophanticunctuouswheedling

   Antonymesdissuasiveoffensiverepellentunpersuasive

2. Calculated to pleaseC2formal

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

   Adulateur / obséquieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbootlickingfawningflatteringingratiatingobsequiousservilesmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymesbluntcandiddirectfrankgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward