What is the meaning of ingratiating?

verb

  • Gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.

adjective

  • Capable of winning favor.
    • usage: "with open arms and an ingratiating smile"
  • Calculated to please or gain favor.
    • usage: "a smooth ingratiating manner"
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