1The politician's ingratiatingly warm smile and firm handshake were meant to reassure the voters, but many saw through the facade.
2Is it possible to be genuinely friendly and courteous without coming across as ingratiatingly eager to please?
3The new employee's ingratiatingly deferential attitude towards the boss raised suspicions among his colleagues.
4Avoid speaking ingratiatingly to your professors; they value honest, critical engagement over flattery.
5There is a fine line between being politely gracious and speaking ingratiatingly, especially in formal or professional settings.