coaxingly

/ˈkoʊksɪŋli/ adv

In a coaxing manner.

Word Origin Coaxingly likely comes from an old imitative root, like the sound of gentle persuasion — think of a soft, cajoling voice. The verb coax originally meant 'to wheedle or persuade gently,' and coaxingly is the adverb form, doing something in that sweet-talking manner. It's related to coaxer (one who coaxes) and uncoaxed (not persuaded), all about that art of gentle convincing.

adv In a coaxing manner.

She spoke coaxingly to the frightened puppy, offering treats to gain its trust.

(副词) 哄劝地

她哄骗地对受惊的小狗说话,提供零食以获得它的信任。

(adverbio) con halagos; engatusando; zalameramente; persuadiendo [De manera halagadora o persuasiva.]

Ella habló de manera persuasiva al cachorro asustado, ofreciéndole premios para ganar su confianza.

(adverbe) enjôlement; de manière enjôleuse; avec cajolerie; d'un ton persuasif [D'une manière enjôleuse et persuasive.]

Elle parlait coaxingly au chiot effrayé, lui offrant des friandises pour gagner sa confiance.

(Adverb) schmeichelnd; überredend; lockend [Auf eine sanft überredende oder schmeichelnde Weise, um jemanden zu etwas zu bewegen, besonders durch freundliche Worte oder Versprechungen.]

Sie sprach **coaxingly** mit dem verängstigten Welpen und bot ihm Leckerlis an, um sein Vertrauen zu gewinnen.

(副詞) うまく説得するように;甘い言葉でなだめすかす様子で。

彼女は怯えた子犬をなだめるように話しかけ、信頼を得るためにおやつを差し出した。

(advérbio) com jeitinho; persuasivamente; com lábia; doloso [De maneira persuasiva; com jeito suave.]

Ela falou com jeito persuasivo ao filhote assustado, oferecendo petiscos para ganhar sua confiança.

Word parts: coax + ing + ly

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