coaxing
adjective
1. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
- a coaxing and obsequious voice
Similar word(s): persuasive, ingratiatory
noun
1. flattery designed to gain favor
Similar word(s): blarney
Definition categories: communication, flattery
Sentences with coaxing as a noun:
- After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
verb
1. present participle of coax