Blandishment (noun)
blan-dish-ment
A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.
Example sentences
“The problem with choosing a holiday is trying to read between all the blandishments in the brochure.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
