Gerund functioning as a noun, meaning the act of flattering or persuading with kind words.
Translations
No amount of sweet-talking could change her mind.
Никакое умасливание не смогло изменить её мнение.
льстивая болтовняразговорное Definitions
The act or practice of flattering or persuading someone with charming or complimentary words. No amount of sweet-talking could change her mind.
sweet-talkinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe someone who engages in flattering or persuasive speech.
Translations
The sweet-talking salesman convinced them to buy the extended warranty.
Льстивый продавец убедил их купить расширенную гарантию.
Definitions
Engaging in or characterized by flattering or persuasive speech. The sweet-talking salesman convinced them to buy the extended warranty.
Regular verb meaning to use flattery or persuasion.
Translations
She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.
Она умаслила охранника, и он пропустил её за ворота.
Definitions
To use flattery or charming words to persuade someone to do something or to obtain something from them. She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.