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Definition of 'coaxing'

See also: coax 

Noun

  1. flattery designed to gain favor
       Synonyms: blarney soft soap sweet talk

Adjective

  1. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
       Synonyms: ingratiatory


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