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Term: Ingratiating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Acting in a way to gain favor or approval; intended to charm or please someone.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Description: Ingratiating is often used to describe someone's behavior when they are trying to win over others or gain their goodwill.

Example Sentence: She always spoke in an ingratiating tone to her boss, hoping for a promotion.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Description: In some local contexts, ingratiating may be used to describe a behavior that is excessively flattering or sycophantic.

Example Sentence: The salesperson's ingratiating compliments felt insincere and made the customers uncomfortable.

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