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Definition of Ingratiatingly
1. Adverb. In a flattering and ingratiating manner. "She behaves ingratiatingly toward her boss"
Definition of Ingratiatingly
1. Adverb. In an ingratiating manner. ¹
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Definition of Ingratiatingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ingratiatingly
Literary usage of Ingratiatingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. White Fang by Jack London (1906)
"White Fang flattened his ears ingratiatingly, but remained where he was, making
no attempt to approach. " I'll have to take 'm ashore with me. ..."
2. Kim by Rudyard Kipling (1905)
"said Kim, recognising Hurree Babu, who ingratiatingly. , And also I had honour
to bring down from Mister your present costume — I am not in the habit ially ..."
3. Sons and Lovers by David Herbert Lawrence (1913)
"... Miriam, then we 'll come," replied her mother, almost ingratiatingly. "
Would you care to have tea now, Mrs. Morel? " " Of course," said Mrs. Morel. ..."
4. Sons and Lovers by David Herbert Lawrence (1922)
""Oh, thank you, Miriam, then we'll come," replied her mother, almost ingratiatingly.
"Would you care to have tea now, Mrs. Morel? ..."
5. Main Street by Sinclair Lewis (1920)
"Carol smiled ingratiatingly, to indicate that she was indeed one who desired to
sacrifice, but she sighed, " I don't know; I'm afraid I'm not heroic. ..."
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