adj. 1. p. pr. of coax; as, the boys' coaxing voices. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. Pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; as, bending in coaxing postures over the guns. Syn. -- ingratiatory. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adv. In a coaxing manner; by coaxing. [ 1913 Webster ]