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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCajolery
/kəˈdʒoʊləri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Persuading someone to do something by sustained flattery or gentle urging.
"She finally agreed to help him out, worn down by his endless cajolery."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'cajoler' (to chatter, flatter, coax), ultimately of uncertain origin, possibly from 'cajole' + '-ery'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cajolery" is said worldwide
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cajolerie
Transliteration: cajolerie
"Il a obtenu ce qu'il voulait par force de cajolerie."
Schmeichelei
Transliteration: Schmeichelei
"Durch geschickte Schmeichelei überzeugte sie ihn."
lusinga
Transliteration: lusinga
"Ottenne il permesso con le lusinghe."
cadelería
Transliteration: cajolería
Script: cajolería
"Cedió ante la constante cajolería de su amigo."
chupinhice
Transliteration: chupinhice
"Ela resistiu às suas cajolarias."
खुशामद
Transliteration: khushamad
"उसकी खुशामद ने आखिरकार काम कर दिखाया।"
甜言蜜语
Transliteration: tiányán mìyǔ
"他通过甜言蜜语说服了经理。"
감언이설
Transliteration: gam'eoniseol
"그녀는 그의 감언이설에 넘어가지 않았다."
お世辞
Transliteration: oseji
"巧みなお世辞で彼女を説得した。"
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