Ingratiatory Definition & Meaning

ingratiatory
adjective
  1. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
  2. calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"

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