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ingratiatory

adjective

Calculated to please or gain favor

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Word length
12
Starts with
I
Ends with
Y
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
16

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adjective

  1. Calculated to please or gain favor

    “A smooth ingratiating manner”

adjective

  1. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

    “A coaxing and obsequious voice”

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A smooth ingratiating manner
A coaxing and obsequious voice
Her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable

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