sweet-talk
1 of 2verb
ˈswēt-ˌtȯk 
sweet-talked; sweet-talking; sweet-talks
transitive verb
: cajole, coax
intransitive verb
: to use flattery
sweet talk
2 of 2noun
: flattery
Synonyms
Verb
- blandish
- blarney
- cajole
- coax
- palaver
- soft-soap
- wheedle
Noun
- adulation
- blarney
- butter
- flannel [British]
- flattery
- incense
- overpraise
- soft soap
- taffy
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Example Sentences
Noun enough of this sweet talk—just give me your honest opinion of my performance
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Nov. 2021 Some quick notes on everyone else: Aimee finally breaks up with Steve after a sweet talk with Adam's mom Maureen. Quinci Legardye, Marie Claire, 22 Sep. 2021 Rick Hart could also sweet talk Sonny by telling him that, without Cincinnati, UCF and Houston in the way, SMU could vault to the head of the American Athletic Conference. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2021 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 See More
Noun
In a different era, NBC and its TV rivals would likely save some of the sweet talk for next year. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Nov. 2021 Some quick notes on everyone else: Aimee finally breaks up with Steve after a sweet talk with Adam's mom Maureen. Quinci Legardye, Marie Claire, 22 Sep. 2021 Rick Hart could also sweet talk Sonny by telling him that, without Cincinnati, UCF and Houston in the way, SMU could vault to the head of the American Athletic Conference. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2021 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Virginia tried to sweet talk West Virginia into getting back together, but West Virginia held strong. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1928, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Noun
1901, in the meaning defined above
sweet-talk 1 of 2
verb
as in to coax
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery she can sweet-talk her besotted boyfriend into just about anything Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- coax
- cajole
- wheedle
- seduce
- lure
- woo
- entice
- blandish
- urge
- beg
- tempt
- blarney
- palaver
- wangle
- beseech
- soft-soap
- importune
- massage
- overpraise
- charm
- flatter
- finagle
- wile
- juggle
- adulate
- butter up
- beguile
- cozen
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- harass
- tease
- bug
- intimidate
- pester
- coerce
- nag
- cow
- bully
- browbeat
- compel
- require
- force
- make
- constrain
- oblige
- demand
- bulldoze
sweet talk
2 of 2noun
as in soft soap
excessive praise enough of this sweet talk—just give me your honest opinion of my performance Synonyms & Similar Words
- soft soap
- butter
- praise
- flattery
- taffy
- acclaim
- adulation
- adoration
- incense
- respects
- overpraise
- blarney
- worship
- caresses
- compliments
- congratulations
- applause
- regards
- flannel
- greetings
- cajolement
- endearments
- blandishments
- fawning
- idolatry
- felicitations
- allurements
- cajolery
- ingratiation
- sycophancy
- toadying
- smarm
- commendation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- depreciation
- disparagement
- detraction
- bad-mouthing
- belittlement
- put-down