Antonyms of adj ingratiatory
2 senses of ingratiatory
Sense 1
coaxing, ingratiatory -- (pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable")
INDIRECT (VIA persuasive) -> dissuasive -- (deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand")
Sense 2
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatory -- (calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner")
INDIRECT (VIA flattering) -> unflattering, uncomplimentary -- (showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress")
Similarity of adj ingratiatory
2 senses of ingratiatory
Sense 1
coaxing, ingratiatory -- (pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable")
=> persuasive (vs. dissuasive) -- (intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument")
Sense 2
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatory -- (calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner")
=> flattering (vs. unflattering) -- (showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color")