Blandishment

Meanings

1. A flattering or pleasing statement used to persuade
2. Coaxing words or actions
3. Gentle cajolery

Example Sentences

• "No amount of blandishment could convince the retired judge to re-enter politics."
• "The salesman's blandishments were transparent, but the customer fell for them anyway."
• "She resisted the blandishments of the rival company offering a higher salary."

Etymology

From Old French 'blandiss-' (stem of 'blandir', to flatter), from Latin 'blandiri' (to flatter, caress), from 'blandus' (smooth, flattering, alluring). The word has a silky, persuasive quality matching its meaning.

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