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Definition of Coaxing
1. Adjective. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade. "Her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
2. Noun. Flattery designed to gain favor.
Generic synonyms: Flattery
Derivative terms: Blarney, Coax
Definition of Coaxing
1. Verb. (present participle of coax) ¹
2. Adjective. Serving to coax. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coaxing
1. coax [v] - See also: coax
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coaxing
Literary usage of Coaxing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Diplomatic Relations of England with the Quadruple Alliance, 1815-1830 by Louis Calvert, Myrna M. Boyce, Paul Padgette (1918)
"... and The Lady of Lyons—Team-work Will Cover a Multitude of Sins—Pinero's
Advice—coaxing the Audience to Listen—Listening Through Long Speeches —Know What ..."
2. The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Walter Scott (1878)
"... in a coaxing tone ; " and ye're dressed out in your braws, I see; these are
not your every-days' ..."
3. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"This revolution was indicated by the coaxing speech of Mr. Canning at the Liver-
VOL in. ... coaxing ..."
4. Sparks: A Series of Popular Reflections on Ethical and Social Topics by Leander M. Zimmerman (1912)
"coaxing VERSUS SCOLDING. «T TOW is it that you are always so happy? ... coaxing is
much like the sun; for, as the sun melts the hardened wax, so coaxing ..."
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