coaxing
/ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
noun
- The act of persuading someone gently or gradually.
- Her coaxing convinced him to try the new restaurant even though he was hesitant.
- The car wouldn't start, but after some coaxing, the engine finally turned over.
- With a little coaxing, the shy child agreed to join the game.
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adjective
- Using gentle persuasion or flattery to get someone to do something.
- His coaxing words finally made the cat come out from under the bed.
- The coach used a coaxing tone to motivate the tired players.
- She gave him a coaxing smile to encourage him to speak.