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INGRATIATORY

(adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ingratiatory.

Ingratiatory - as an adjective satellite

Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

Example: "A coaxing and obsequious voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coaxing17

Calculated to please or gain favor

Example: "A smooth ingratiating manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ingratiating14insinuating12

Example Sentences

"She adopted an ingratiatory tone to win over the skeptical audience."
"His ingratiatory smile seemed forced and insincere."
"The politician gave an ingratiatory speech to gain the support of the voters."
"She used ingratiatory gestures to try to appease her angry boss."
"His ingratiatory behavior towards his superiors was viewed as obsequious."
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Word Game Points

Is INGRATIATORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ingratiatory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INGRATIATORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is INGRATIATORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ingratiatory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INGRATIATORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is INGRATIATORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ingratiatory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INGRATIATORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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