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ingratiating

[in-gray-shee-ay-ting] / ɪnˈgreɪ ʃiˌeɪ tɪŋ /


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So ingratiating, in fact, that one takes one’s seat at one’s peril, as will be explained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

He would begin a performance with Glass at the piano, bestowing an ingratiating quality of quiet pleasure on Ginsberg’s flowery imagery.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

He made the most of this connection, flying the Welsh flag and ingratiating himself with locals, who fell for the charms of "this lovely man".

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

In person he’s ingratiating, charming, eager to please.

From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2024

“We ain’t doing nothing, lady,” said Neeley with that ingratiating smile which always won over his mother.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith


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