adverb
- in a manner intended to gain favor or approval, often in an insincere or excessive way
Usage: typically describes behavior that is overly flattering or obsequious
Examples
- He smiled ingratiatingly at the boss, hoping for a promotion.
- She spoke ingratiatingly to the judge, complimenting his wisdom.
- The candidate ingratiatingly praised every audience member's question.
- He ingratiatingly offered to help with tasks no one had asked him to do.
- The new employee ingratiatingly laughed at all the manager's jokes.
- She tilted her head ingratiatingly, trying to win sympathy.