noun

coaxing

KOHK-sihng

Coaxing (noun) means the act of gently persuading someone. Example: “After a lot of coaxing, the toddler finally ate her vegetables.”

noun

The act of gently persuading someone.

"After a lot of coaxing, the toddler finally ate her vegetables."

How to use coaxing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGentle, patient persuasion.

Common pairings

with some coaxing gentle coaxing

more coaxing comparative, coaxings plural, most coaxing superlative

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After a lot of _____, the toddler finally ate her vegetables.

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What does “coaxing” mean?

The word “coaxing” means the act of gently persuading someone. In plain terms, gentle, patient persuasion.

How do you pronounce “coaxing”?

“Coaxing” is pronounced KOHK-sihng (/ˈkoʊksɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “coaxing” in a sentence?

Here is “coaxing” used in a sentence: “After a lot of coaxing, the toddler finally ate her vegetables.”

What part of speech is “coaxing”?

“Coaxing” is a noun.

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