Coaxingly

/ˈkoʊksɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that involves gentle persuasion, encouragement, or manipulation; in the manner of coaxing.

Etymology

From 'coaxing' (the present participle of coax) + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). This adverbial form emerged naturally from the verb form to describe how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

Writers use adverbs like 'coaxingly' to show character personality—a coaxingly spoken request reveals someone who uses charm and patience rather than demands or threats, which tells us a lot about who they are and what they're after.

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