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coaxing

adjective noun

Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
G
Contains
OA
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C2

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adjective

  1. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

    “A coaxing and obsequious voice”

noun

  1. Flattery designed to gain favor

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A coaxing and obsequious voice
Her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable

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