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INGRATIATINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ingratiatingly mean?
• INGRATIATINGLY (adverb)
The adverb INGRATIATINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a flattering and ingratiating manner
Familiarity information: INGRATIATINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a flattering and ingratiating manner
Context example:
she behaves ingratiatingly toward her boss
Pertainym:
ingratiating (calculated to please or gain favor)
Context examples
White Fang flattened his ears ingratiatingly, but remained where he was, making no attempt to approach.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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