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blandish

[ˈblændɪʃ]

blandish Definition

  • 1to coax or influence someone by flattery
  • 2to praise someone in order to get something from them

Using blandish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blandish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He blandished her with compliments to get her to agree.

  • Example

    The salesman blandished the customer into buying the product.

  • Example

    She blandished her boss to get a promotion.

blandish Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for blandish

Phrases with blandish

  • blandishments

    flattering or pleasing statements or actions used to persuade someone to do something

    Example

    He was not swayed by her blandishments and refused to change his mind.

  • a positive outcome that seems to be the result of chance or luck

    Example

    His success was not due to his own efforts, but rather the blandishment of fate.

  • the beauty or pleasantness of the natural world that can be used to influence or persuade someone

    Example

    The real estate agent used the blandishment of nature to sell the property.

Origins of blandish

from Old French 'blondir', meaning 'to make blonde'

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Summary: blandish in Brief

'Blandish' [ˈblændɪʃ] is a verb that means to coax or influence someone by flattery. It is often used to describe situations where someone is praised in order to get something from them. The term extends into phrases like 'blandishments,' referring to flattering statements or actions used to persuade someone, and 'blandishment of fate,' describing a positive outcome that seems to be the result of chance or luck.