ingratiatingly
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that is intended to gain approval or favor; with excessive flattery or pleasantness.
- She ingratiatingly offered to make coffee for everyone, trying to seem helpful.
- He smiled ingratiatingly at the teacher, hoping to get an extension on the assignment.
- The politician spoke ingratiatingly to the crowd, promising everything they wanted to hear.
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