Coaxing Definition & Meaning
coaxing
- adjective
- pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"
- noun
- flattery designed to gain favor
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- What does coaxing mean?
- pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" flattery designed to gain favor
- What part of speech is coaxing?
- Coaxing is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does coaxing have?
- Coaxing has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).