3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: coaxing adj : pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" [syn: {ingratiatory}] n : flattery designed to gain favor [syn: {blarney}, {soft soap}, {sweet talk}]
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