coaxing

3 definitions found

coaxing - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  coaxing \coax"ing\ adj.
     1. p. pr. of coax; as, the boys' coaxing voices.
        [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; as, bending
        in coaxing postures over the guns.
  
     Syn: ingratiatory.
          [WordNet 1.5]

  Coax \Coax\ (k[=o]ks; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr.
     & vb. n. Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily
     imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave,
     rogue.]
     To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
     fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
  
     Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
          [1913 Webster]

coaxing - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  coaxing
      adj 1: pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing
             and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and
             ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" [syn: coaxing,
             ingratiatory]
      n 1: flattery designed to gain favor [syn: blarney, coaxing,
           soft soap, sweet talk]