ingratiating

(in-gra-ti-at-ing) 5 syllables

Definition


adjective.
calculated to please or gain favor;
verb.
to work to gain the favor of someone.

Example Sentence

Don walked by the boss's office and gave a fake ingratiating smile.

Synonyms

deferential; groveling; fawning

Antonyms

unfriendly; disinterested