Ingratiating
/ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ/noun
Intended to gain favor or approval through flattery or charm.
Did you know?The term 'ingratiate' derives from the Latin 'gratia', meaning grace, which was often invoked in rituals to seek favor from deities or influential figures.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
ingratiari
“To bring oneself into favor”
Middle French
Old French
ingratié
“Made agreeable or pleasing”
Early 17th Century
English
ingratiate
“To bring into favor or win over”
Mid 19th Century
English
ingratiating
“Characterized by charm or flattery to gain approval”