ingratiating
Example Sentences
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Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He made the most of this connection, flying the Welsh flag and ingratiating himself with locals, who fell for the charms of "this lovely man".
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
In person he’s ingratiating, charming, eager to please.
From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024
His smile is both practiced and ingratiating; his eyes seem darker than this film’s eerily black ocean, like velvet curtains tightly drawn.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
“I’ll bring this ÁguaViva box,” I say, with an ingratiating smile.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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