Vocabulary Spotlight
Blandishments
Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
Definition: खुशामदें (Khushamadain) – Flattering or coaxing remarks or actions intended to influence or persuade someone.
Pronunciation
[blan-dish-muhnts]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Praise – प्रशंसा (prashansa)
Related Words
Charming words – मोहक बातें (mohak baatein)
Word Origin
“Blandishments” Latin “blandiri” se aya hai jiska arth hai ‘to flatter’. Yeh soft ya persuasive language ko darshata hai jo kisi ko impress karne ke liye use ki jaati hain.
– “Blandishments” comes from the Latin “blandiri,” meaning “to flatter.” It refers to the use of soft or persuasive language to influence someone.
Word Family
Singular: Blandishment – खुशामद (khushamad)
Plural: Blandishments – खुशामदें (khushamadain)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne blandishments se sabhi ko impress kar diya.
– She impressed everyone with her blandishments.
2. Salesperson apne blandishments se customer ko manane ki koshish kar raha tha.
– The salesperson was trying to persuade the customer with blandishments.
Cultural Note
Blandishments ka istemaal aksar political aur business settings mein hota hai jab kisi vyakti ko influence karne ke liye flattery aur persuasive tarike apnaaye jaate hain.
In Context
“Blandishments” shabd un flattery aur gentle speech ke liye istemaal hota hai jo kisi ko rajzi karne ya persuade karne ke liye ki jaati hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blandishments” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blandishments” shabd kis bhasha se aya hai?