| English adjective: coaxing | |||
| 1. | coaxing pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade | ||
| Samples | A coaxing and obsequious voice. Her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable. | ||
| Synonyms | ingratiatory | ||
| Similar | persuasive | ||
| Antonyms | dissuasive | ||
| English noun: coaxing | |||
| 1. | coaxing (communication) flattery designed to gain favor | ||
| Synonyms | blarney, soft soap, sweet talk | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | flattery | ||