Ingratiating synonyms and antonyms

ĭn-grā'shē-ā'tĭng

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winning
That constitutes a win.
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flattering
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
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oily
Covered with oil; fat; greasy
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disarming
The definition of disarming is getting rid of hostility or suspicion, usually through using charm.
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pleasing
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
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appealing
Having appeal; attractive.
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unctuous
(Of a wine, coffee, etc.) Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
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charming (related)
Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm
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pleasant (related)
Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance.
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obsequious (related)
Showing too great a willingness to serve or obey; fawning
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affable
The definition of affable is a person who is friendly or easy to talk to.
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agreeable
The definition of agreeable is the likeliness of a person consenting to an idea or action or the likeliness that some action will be accepted.
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friendly
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
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gushing
Inclined to gush; effusive.
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servile
Like that of slaves or servants
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silken
Smooth and ingratiating
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soft
Not stern; lenient:
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sweet
Not spoiled, sour, or decaying; fresh:
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winsome
Charming; inspiring trust and approval; especially if in an innocent manner.
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accommodating
Helpful and obliging.
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smarmy
Excessively ingratiating or insincerely earnest.
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disgusting (antonym)
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
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repellent (antonym)
Resistant or impervious to a substance. Often used in combination:
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deterring (antonym)
fawning, servile
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ingratiatory
Purposefully contrived to gain favor
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insinuating
Artfully contrived to gain favor or confidence; ingratiating.
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saccharine
Of, relating to, or characteristic of sugar or saccharin; sweet.
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sugary
Of behavior, exaggeratedly sweet and pleasant, often to the point of aversion.
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pain (related)
Purposefully contrived to gain favor
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impish (related)
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artless (related)
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ironical (related)
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ill-natured (related)
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fawning
Deliberately trying to gain favor
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Ingratiating Sentence Examples

  • Every song is a spirited affair and is further testament to her powerful and ingratiating onstage persona.

  • The more emotional and ingratiating the expression of Natasha's face became, the more serious and stern grew Sonya's.

  • During the Revolution he quietly performed his professional duties, taking no part in politics, although he possessed the faculty of ingratiating himself with those in authority.

  • But there were no dealers with voices of ingratiating affability inviting customers to enter; there were no hawkers, nor the usual motley crowd of female purchasers--but only soldiers, in uniforms and overcoats though without muskets, entering the Bazaar empty-handed and silently making their way out through its passages with bundles.

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