Meaning of the word ingratiating in English

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ingratiating

US /ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃiː.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃiː.eɪ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic

Example:
His constant compliments were clearly ingratiating.
She gave an ingratiating smile to her boss.
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