Wheedling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Wheedling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of wheedle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of wheedle.
More Meanings
- Coaxing, aiming to persuade.
- The act of one who wheedles.
Example Sentences
ESTRAGON: That would be too bad, really too bad. [Pause.] Wouldn't it, Didi, be really too bad? [Pause.] When you think of the beauty of the way. [Pause.] And the goodness of the wayfarers. [Pause. Wheedling.] Wouldn't it, Didi?
Then, in a soft, wheedling voice, "Canst thou not let me in, my little bird? Sure there are other lasses besides thyself who would like to trade with a poor peddler who has travelled all the way from Gruenstadt just to please the pretty ones of Trutz-Drachen."
Word Forms
- wheedlings
Synonyms for wheedling
Depending on context, synonyms include blandishment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blandishment, coaxing, hustly, jostly, push-and-pull, impetrate.
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