INGRATIATING Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈgrā-shē-ˌā-tiŋ

Definition of ingratiating

as in charming

likely or intended to win one's affection one of the orphans had a most ingratiating smile

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verb

present participle of ingratiate

as in comforting

often disapproving to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.

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Recent Examples of ingratiating

Adjective

Smith’s tone was self-conscious and ingratiating—at times, obsequious. — Sam Adler-Bell, The New Republic, 7 Mar. 2022 So Nachminovitch and her workers are unfailingly polite and ingratiating, even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane. — Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021

Verb

Patrick, meanwhile, begins ingratiating himself with the neighbors and with Alice, and later Margot. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ingratiating

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating

Adjective

The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.

— Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

While this might sound appeasing to some, the Big Ten is not onboard with this idea, sources told OutKick-FOX News and others.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Interest—from both visitors and islanders—is gently shifting away from polishing playboy yachts or appeasing the decadent whims of retirees, to something, well, more real.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of appeasing

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The trailer has shots of medical staff treating screaming and severely injured patients, performing chest compressions and Robby consoling a grieving family member who received some tragic news.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Instead of consoling Messi, his Argentine teammates were embroiled in a brawl.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of consoling

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