ingratiating
UK/in'greiʃieitiŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Designed to gain favor; pleasing in a way that seems calculated or insincere.
逢迎的；（带刻意、不真诚意味的）讨好的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedingratiatenot, opposite of
+
-inggrace, favor, thanks, pleasing
=ingratiating
The participle of ingratiate used as an adjective: describing the manner, smile, or tone of someone trying to win favor. See ingratiate.
Common Collocations
- 1.ingratiating smile讨好的笑容
- 2.ingratiating manner逢迎的做派
- 3.ingratiating tone献媚的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
He greeted the guests with an ingratiating smile.
- 2.
Her ingratiating manner annoyed everyone in the office.