Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coaxingly

adverb

/ˈkoʊksɪŋli/

Definition

In a manner that seeks to persuade or influence someone gently or patiently.

Examples

She smiled coaxingly at the child to encourage him to speak.
The teacher coaxingly suggested that he try a different approach to the problem.
He coaxingly persuaded his friend to join him for the trip.

Meaning

Coaxingly refers to the way someone might try to persuade another person through gentle encouragement or flattery, rather than through forceful means.