Definition
cajoling
verb
- persuading someone to do something by using gentle encouragement or flattery
Usage: present participle of cajole
adjective
- using gentle persuasion or flattery to influence someone
Examples
- She spent an hour cajoling her brother into helping with the chores.
- His cajoling tone made it hard to refuse his request.
- The salesperson was cajoling customers into buying the extended warranty.
- Despite her cajoling words, he remained stubborn about his decision.
- The teacher used cajoling rather than punishment to motivate her students.
- He had a cajoling manner that usually got him what he wanted.
- She was cajoling the cat out from under the bed with treats.