ingratiatingly
adverbUK /ɪnˈɡreɪʃi.eɪtɪŋli/
US /ɪnˈɡreɪʃi.eɪtɪŋli/
In a way that tries hard to make someone like you.
She smiled ingratiatingly at the new teacher.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a manner intended to gain favor or approval.
He spoke ingratiatingly to the judge, hoping for leniency.
3. In a way that is meant to please or win over others.
The salesman nodded ingratiatingly at every customer.
4. With an overly eager, pleasing attitude.
She laughed ingratiatingly at his jokes.