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INGRATIATORY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ingratiatory mean? 

INGRATIATORY (adjective)
  The adjective INGRATIATORY has 2 senses:

1. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuadeplay

2. calculated to please or gain favorplay

  Familiarity information: INGRATIATORY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INGRATIATORY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

Synonyms:

coaxing; ingratiatory

Context example:

her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable

Similar:

persuasive (intended or having the power to induce action or belief)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Calculated to please or gain favor

Synonyms:

ingratiating; ingratiatory; insinuating

Context example:

a smooth ingratiating manner

Similar:

flattering (showing or representing to advantage)

Derivation:

ingratiate (gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts)


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