How Do You Spell COAXINGLY?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊksɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

The word "coaxingly" is spelled with the letter combination "oa" which is pronounced as a long "o" sound in IPA phonetic transcription, /oʊ/. The ending "ingly" is pronounced with a /ɪŋli/ sound, with the "ng" representing a nasal sound. The word means to persuade or convince someone through flattery or gentle words. To use it in a sentence, you could say, "She spoke to the child coaxingly, trying to convince him to eat his vegetables."

COAXINGLY Meaning and Definition

1. Coaxingly is an adverb that describes the manner or approach of coaxing. It refers to the act of persuading or convincing someone gently, carefully, or in a subtle manner. When someone speaks or behaves coaxingly, they try to win over another person by using flattery, kind words, or appealing gestures to make them feel at ease and willingly comply with their desires or requests.

   The tone or demeanor used while coaxing is usually soft, friendly, and often characterized by a calm and soothing manner. It involves employing tactics such as using a gentle voice, offering compliments or words of encouragement, displaying empathy, or even using physical gestures like a comforting touch or a kind smile. Someone who uses this approach may seek to make the other person feel comfortable, valued, and understood, which can facilitate the process of getting one's way or reaching a compromise.

   While coaxing may imply an element of manipulation or subtle influence, it is generally seen as a more positive and considerate way of convincing or persuading someone, in contrast to forceful or aggressive methods. Coaxingly is a valuable skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, or simply dealing with others in a manner that helps build rapport, trust, and cooperation.

Common Misspellings for COAXINGLY

• caringly
• coxingly
• coaxxingly
• clasingly
• commaningly
• cralingly
• Coaxiesly

Etymology of COAXINGLY

The word "coaxingly" derives from the root word "coax", which has originated from the late 16th century English verb "cokes" or "coax". It is believed to have been borrowed from Low German or Dutch dialectal variations, where "kōsen" meant "caress" or "trifle with". Over time, "coax" came to mean "to persuade gently or artfully" or "to manipulate or convince through soft or persistent flattery, gentle pleading, or gradual overcoming of resistance". The adverb form "coaxingly" is then created by adding the suffix "-ing" to "coax", indicating the manner or style in which someone is coaxing.

Similar spelling words for COAXINGLY

• coaxing,
• cousins,
• cooking,
• coaching,
• coughing,
• Coggins.