Ingratiatory Definition & Meaning
ingratiatory
- adjective
- pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
- calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"
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- What does ingratiatory mean?
- pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"
- What part of speech is ingratiatory?
- Ingratiatory is an adjective.
- How many definitions does ingratiatory have?
- Ingratiatory has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).