Cajolery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /kə-ˈjōl/ ca·jole

Meaning & Definition of Cajolery

Cajolery (verb)

  1. to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance, coax
  2. to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion
  3. to deceive with soothing words or false promises

Cajolery (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in entreaty, wheedling

    similar: blandishment, cajolement, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion

Related Entry: Cajole (verb)

Cajole is a different word from Cajolery. The synonyms below are for cajole, not for cajolery.

  1. to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery

    "cajoled her into doing his laundry for him"

    similar: blandish, blarney, coax, palaver, soft-soap, sweet-talk, wheedle
    related: adulate, flatter, overpraise, butter up, charm, massage, woo, beg, beseech, importune, urge, beguile, cozen, finagle, juggle, wangle, wile, entice, lure, seduce, tempt
    near: bug, harass, nag, pester, tease, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, cow, intimidate, coerce, compel, constrain, demand, force, make, oblige, require

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cajolery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cajolery:

blandishment, cajolement, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion

Word Forms of Cajolery

Inflections: cajoled, cajoling

Derived words: cajolement (noun), cajoler (noun), cajolery (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cajolery

borrowed from French cajoler "to give much attention to, make a fuss over, flatter, persuade with flattery," going back to Middle French cajoller "to flatter out of self-interest," perhaps the same verb as Middle French cageoller "to vocalize, sing (of a jay or other bird)," expressive formation of uncertain origin

First known use: 1630

Frequently Asked Questions about Cajolery

What does "Cajolery" mean?

"Cajolery" means to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance, coax. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance, coax.

What is another word for "Cajolery"?

Other words for "Cajolery" include blandishment, cajolement, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling and conversion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cajolery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cajolery"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cajolery". Common alternatives include blandishment, cajolement, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, conversion, convincing and inducement.

Is "Cajolery" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cajolery" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cajolery"?

"Cajolery" is pronounced /kə-ˈjōl/ and divided into syllables as ca·jole.

What is the origin of the word "Cajolery"?

"Cajolery" comes from borrowed from French cajoler "to give much attention to, make a fuss over, flatter, persuade with flattery," going back to Middle French cajoller "to flatter out of self-interest," perhaps the same verb as Middle French cageoller "to vocalize, sing (of a jay or other bird)," expressive formation of uncertain origin. First known use: 1630.

What is another word for "Cajolery" meaning "as in entreaty, wheedling"?

When "Cajolery" (noun) means as in entreaty, wheedling, synonyms include blandishment, cajolement, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation and urging.

What are the forms of "Cajolery"?

The word forms of "Cajolery" include cajoled and cajoling.