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Ingratiating Definition & Meaning

ingratiating
adjective
  1. capable of winning favor; "with open arms and an ingratiating smile"
  2. calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"

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What does ingratiating mean?
capable of winning favor; "with open arms and an ingratiating smile" calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"
What part of speech is ingratiating?
Ingratiating is an adjective.
How many definitions does ingratiating have?
Ingratiating has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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