Definition of COAXING

coaxing

Meanings

Plural: coaxings

Noun

  • flattery designed to gain favor
  • The act of one who coaxes.

Verb

  • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • present participle and gerund of coax

Adjective Satellite

  • pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
    • "a coaxing and obsequious voice"

Adj

  • That coaxes.

Synonyms

blarney, cajole, coax, ingratiatory, inveigle, palaver, soft soap, sweet talk, sweet-talk, wheedle

Scrabble Score: 17

coaxing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
coaxing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coaxing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

coaxing is a valid Words With Friends word