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Ingratiating (adj) means trying hard, often in an insincere way, to please or win favour with someone.

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Trying hard, often in an insincere way, to please or win favour with someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

ingratiatory insinuating unctuous

Related words

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Rhymes for ingratiating

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What is the meaning of ingratiating?

"ingratiating" (adj) means trying hard, often in an insincere way, to please or win favour with someone.

What is another word for ingratiating?

Other words for "ingratiating" include unctuous, ingratiatory, insinuating.

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