Adjective: coaxing kowk-sing
- Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
"a coaxing and obsequious voice";
- ingratiatory
- Flattery designed to gain favour
"His coaxing charmed even the most sceptical investors";
- blarney, soft soap [informal], sweet talk [informal], taffy [N. Amer, informal]
- Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
"He coaxed her into going along";
- wheedle, cajole, palaver [informal, rare], blarney, sweet-talk [informal], inveigle
Derived forms: coaxings
See also: persuasive, suasive [rare]
Encyclopedia: Coax