ingratiator

[US]/ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪtə/
[UK]/ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪtər/

Translation

n.a person who tries to gain approval or favor by flattering or pleasing others; (Internet usage) photographer

Phrases & Collocations

office ingratiator

an ingratiator

the ingratiator

classic ingratiator

shameless ingratiator

slick ingratiator

ingratiators everywhere

ingratiator tactics

ingratiator behavior

untrustworthy ingratiator

Example Sentences

the office ingratiator tried to win favor with the new manager by praising every decision.

everyone knew him as an ingratiator, always buttering up the boss before performance reviews.

she called him an ingratiator for constantly sucking up to senior staff at meetings.

the ingratiator made a show of loyalty, hoping to curry favor with the board.

as an ingratiator, he kept flattering his way into invitations to exclusive events.

the team grew tired of the ingratiator who played up to every client for attention.

an ingratiator often seeks approval by doing small favors and fishing for compliments.

the editor ignored the ingratiator’s sweet talk and focused on the facts.

he wasn’t a mentor, just an ingratiator trying to get in someone’s good graces.

the ingratiator offered lavish praise to win support for his proposal.

they suspected an ingratiator was spreading gossip to undermine rivals and gain favor.

the ceo warned that an ingratiator can poison a culture by rewarding flattery over honesty.

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