ca·jole (k -j l )tr.v. ca·joled, ca·jol·ing, ca·joles 1. To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language. 2. To elicit or obtain by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language: The athlete cajoled a signing bonus out of the team's owner. [French cajoler, possibly blend of Old French cageoler, to chatter like a jay (from geai, jai, jay; see jay2) and Old French gaioler, to lure into a cage (from gaiole, jaiole, cage; see jail).] ca·jol er n.ca·jol er·y (-jl-r ) n.ca·jol ing·ly adv. |
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| Adv. | 1. | cajolingly - in a cajoling manner; "`Come here,' she said coaxingly" |
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