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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke