What is the meaning of ingratiatory?

adjective

  • Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade.
    • usage: "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
  • Calculated to please or gain favor.
    • usage: "a smooth ingratiating manner"
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