coaxingly

In wheedling manner

In a coaxing manner—gently persuasive, using soft words or flattery to encourage someone toward a desired action.

She spoke coaxingly to the frightened cat until it emerged from under the bed.

The tone suggests patience and warmth rather than pressure or demand.

manipulative

wheedlingly

In a cajoling manner

calculatingly · insinuatingly · flatteringly · sycophantically · fawningly · ingratiatingly · slickly · smoothly · glibly · unctuously

gentle

softly

With little volume

warmly · caressingly · reassuringly · affectionately · delicately · kindly · mildly · lullingly · comfortingly · calmly

persuasive

convincingly

In believable manner

winningly · charmingly · insinuatingly · pleadingly · imploringly · beguilingly · alluringly · invitingly · temptingly · seductively

Opposites
manner of persuasion

coaxinglydemandingly

In an insistent manner

forcefully · commandingly · threateningly · harshly · coercively

emotional tone

coaxinglymenacingly

In a threatening way

intimidatingly · coldly · hostilely · aggressively · brutally

emotional tone of communication

coaxinglymenacingly

In a threatening way

coldly · intimidatingly · sternly · gruffly · icily

Family

coaxing

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