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(in-gra-ti-at-ing) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. intended to gain favor or approval.

Example Sentence

Don walked by the boss's office and gave a fake ingratiating smile.

More Example Sentences

The ingratiating remarks won him many friends.

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