Associations to the word «Coaxing»

Wiktionary

COAXING, verb. Present participle of coax
COAXING, noun. The act of one who coaxes.

Dictionary definition

COAXING, noun. Flattery designed to gain favor.
COAXING, adjective. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable".

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson