ingratiating

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. capable of winning favor

- with open arms and an ingratiating smile

Similar word(s): pleasing

2. calculated to please or gain favor.

- a smooth ingratiating manner

Similar word(s): flattering, ingratiatory, insinuating

Sentences with ingratiating as an adjective:

- That was an ingratiating smile.

verb

1. present participle of ingratiate