adj
Meaning 1
That coaxes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
coaxing
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈkəʊksɪŋ/
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General-American: /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET: K OW1 K S IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The act of one who coaxes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of coax
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a coaxing and obsequious voice
- her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: ingratiatory
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 5
flattery designed to gain favor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blarney, soft soap, sweet talk
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flattery
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.