coaxingly

Thân thiện

"Come here," she said coaxingly to the puppy.

Definition

Adverb: In a gently persuasive, flattering, or ingratiating manner, intended to win someone over or persuade them to do something.

Usage

Used to describe how something is said or done, specifically when employing soft, tempting, or wheedling words to overcome reluctance or resistance.

Examples

• She spoke coaxingly to the frightened kitten, offering it a piece of cheese.
• `Come here,' she said coaxingly, holding out her hand.
• He tried coaxingly to get his friend to change his mind about the trip.

Advanced Usage

• The manner is often associated with patience and a soft tone, contrasting with demands or commands.
• It can imply a degree of manipulation, though typically of a gentle, non-threatening kind.

Variants and Related Words

• Coax (verb): To persuade someone gradually or by flattery to do something.
  • He managed to coax a smile from the baby.
• Coaxing (noun/adjective): The act or an instance of coaxing; having the quality of coaxing.
  • After much coaxing, she agreed. (noun)
  • He gave her a coaxing smile. (adjective)

Synonyms

• Persuasively
• Wheedlingly
• Cajolingly
• Ingratiatingly
• Enticingly

Antonyms

• Abrasively
• Harshly
• Demandingly
• Peremptorily

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a cajoling manner
   • `Come here,' she said coaxingly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cajolingly