Blandishment

Pronunciation: /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

Definitions of blandishment

noun a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

Example Sentences

A1 She used blandishments to convince him to go on a date with her.

A2 The salesman's blandishments were not enough to make me buy the product.

B1 The politician's blandishments swayed many voters to support him.

B2 The CEO's blandishments were seen as insincere by the employees.

C1 Her blandishments were so persuasive that even the toughest critics were won over.

C2 The artist's blandishments charmed audiences around the world.

Examples of blandishment in a Sentence

formal The salesman used blandishments to persuade the customer to make a purchase.

informal She couldn't resist his blandishments and ended up buying the car.

slang He laid on the blandishments pretty thick to get her to go out with him.

figurative The blandishments of fame can sometimes lead people astray.

Grammatical Forms of blandishment

• past tense: blandished
• plural: blandishments
• comparative: more blandishing
• superlative: most blandishing
• present tense: blandishes
• future tense: will blandish
• perfect tense: has blandished
• continuous tense: is blandishing
• singular: blandishment
• positive degree: blandishment
• infinitive: to blandish
• gerund: blandishing
• participle: blandishing

Origin and Evolution of blandishment

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'blandishment' originated from the Latin word 'blandiri' which means 'to coax or flatter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'blandishment' has retained its original meaning of using flattery or persuasion to influence someone, but it may also connote a sense of insincerity or manipulation in modern usage.