ingratiating
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Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The theory, perhaps, is that ingratiating themselves to the locals during this week's tune-ups might soften the vitriol which comes their way over the weekend.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Thus far, he seems to have done a terrible job of ingratiating himself to others: Most recently, the office’s top criminal prosecutor resigned rather than follow his allegedly improper orders.
From Slate • Feb. 20, 2025
His smile is both practiced and ingratiating; his eyes seem darker than this film’s eerily black ocean, like velvet curtains tightly drawn.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
“Now you are here, let me show you everything,” she said, her voice ingratiating and sweet as honey, horrible, false.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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