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blandishmentflattery or coaxing intended to persuade

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: flattery or coaxing intended to persuade

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

Korean meaning: 설득하기 위한 아첨이나 달콤한 말

Korean pronunciation: **블랜**디시먼트

Example Sentences

  • The salesman's blandishments couldn't convince her to buy the overpriced car.
  • My cat uses adorable blandishments like purring and head bumps to get extra treats.
  • Politicians are masters of blandishment during election season.

blandishment

NOUN

//ˈblændɪʃmənt//

flattery or coaxing intended to persuade

blandishment concept
💡 Concept

an eager employee leans forward with exaggerated compliments, gesturing toward framed awards on the boss's wall while speaking with an overly sweet smile. The employee points to each achievement with admiring expressions and animated hand movements. The flattered boss sits back in their chair, clearly enjoying the praise as their chest puffs up with pride. Their stern expression softens into a pleased grin as they listen to the continuous compliments. Other coworkers in the background roll their eyes knowingly at the obvious display. flattery or coaxing intended to persuade

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈblændɪʃmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootblandish
Suffix--ment

Origin

From French 'blandir' meaning 'to flatter or coax with sweet words,' which comes from Latin 'blandiri' meaning 'to flatter or soothe.' The word developed in medieval court culture where nobles used sweet talk to persuade each other.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The salesman's blandishments couldn't convince her to buy the overpriced car.

😄 Fun example

My cat uses adorable blandishments like purring and head bumps to get extra treats.

Politicians are masters of blandishment during election season.

😄 Fun example

His blandishments about her cooking were so obvious that even the burned toast seemed suspicious.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

flatterycajolerycoaxingsweet-talkwheedling

Antonyms

criticismhonestybluntness

Related

blandishpersuasionmanipulationcharmenticement