How Do You Spell BLANDISH?

Pronunciation: [blˈandɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "blandish" is spelled with a silent 'd' sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈblændɪʃ/. The 'b' is pronounced as normal, followed by the 'l' and 'a' which make the "æ" sound as in "cat". The 'n' is also pronounced as normal, leading into the silent 'd'. The 'i' is pronounced as in "it", followed by 'sh' which makes the "ʃ" sound as in "shoe". The word itself means to flatter or cajole someone in order to persuade them to do something.

BLANDISH Meaning and Definition

1. Blandish, as a verb, refers to the act of using flattery or compliments to persuade or manipulate someone into doing something or to gain favor or approval from them. It entails the skillful and often insincere use of flattery, cajolery, or sweet-talking it to achieve personal or selfish aims. The objective behind blandishing is to make someone feel important, valued, or special, thereby increasing their receptiveness to the request or suggestion being made. It involves highlighting the positive attributes or qualities of the individual being targeted, appealing to their ego or vanity, and attempting to win their favor or cooperation through praise, compliments, or other favorable attention.

   The term "blandish" is synonymous with words like flatter, charm, entice, coax, or sweet-talk. However, it is important to note that blandishing is often regarded as deceptive or manipulative, given its insincere nature. It can be viewed as a form of manipulation that capitalizes on someone's vulnerability or desire for recognition or validation.

   In conclusion, the act of blandishing involves using flattery or compliments to influence or persuade someone in a self-serving manner. It is a method employed to achieve personal gain by appealing to someone's vanity or ego, often at the expense of their true intentions or interests.

2. To caress; to soothe; to soften.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BLANDISH

• vlandish
• nlandish
• hlandish
• glandish
• bkandish
• bpandish
• boandish
• blzndish
• blsndish
• blwndish
• blqndish
• blabdish
• blamdish
• blajdish
• blandush
• landish
• blandich
• blandiss
• blandiese
• lankish
• flaundish
• landiss
• Gladish
• Planeish
• blanidesh
• Landihs
• Blaundise

Etymology of BLANDISH

The word blandish derives from the Old French term blandir, meaning to flatter or to caress. It appeared in Middle English around the 14th century with the spelling blaundish, and later evolved to its current spelling, blandish, in the 16th century. The root word blandir ultimately originated from the Latin word blandus, which carried the meaning of flattering or pleasing.

Similar spelling words for BLANDISH

• blandfordia,
• bland,
• bland diet,
• blondin,
• blandly,
• blond,
• Blandford,
• blinded,
• blandness,
• Blanton,
• Blandon,
• blanding,
• blended,
• blending,
• blunted,
• blend,
• blind,
• blinding.

Conjugate verb Blandish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have blandished

you would have blandished

he/she/it would have blandished

we would have blandished

they would have blandished

I would have blandish

you would have blandish

he/she/it would have blandish

we would have blandish

they would have blandish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been blandishing

you would have been blandishing

he/she/it would have been blandishing

we would have been blandishing

they would have been blandishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would blandish

you would blandish

he/she/it would blandish

we would blandish

they would blandish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be blandishing

you would be blandishing

he/she/it would be blandishing

we would be blandishing

they would be blandishing

FUTURE

I will blandish

you will blandish

he/she/it will blandish

we will blandish

they will blandish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blandishing

you will be blandishing

he/she/it will be blandishing

we will be blandishing

they will be blandishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blandished

you will have blandished

he/she/it will have blandished

we will have blandished

they will have blandished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blandishing

you will have been blandishing

he/she/it will have been blandishing

we will have been blandishing

they will have been blandishing

IMPERATIVE

we Let's blandish

you blandish

we let´s blandish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blandish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blandishing

you were blandishing

he/she/it was blandishing

we were blandishing

they were blandishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

blandished

PAST PERFECT

I had blandished

you had blandished

he/she/it had blandished

we had blandished

they had blandished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blandishing

you had been blandishing

he/she/it had been blandishing

we had been blandishing

they had been blandishing

PRESENT

I blandish

you blandish

he/she/it blandishes

we blandish

they blandish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blandishing

you are blandishing

he/she/it is blandishing

we are blandishing

they are blandishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blandishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blandished

you have blandished

he/she/it has blandished

we have blandished

they have blandished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blandishing

you have been blandishing

he/she/it has been blandishing

we have been blandishing

they have been blandishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it blandish

SIMPLE PAST

I blandished

you blandished

he/she/it blandished

we blandished

they blandished