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View synonyms for persuasive

persuasive

[ per-swey-siv, -ziv ]

adjective

  1. able, fitted, or intended to persuade:

    a very persuasive argument.

    Synonyms: forceful, compelling, convincing



noun

  1. something that persuades; inducement.

persuasive

/ pəˈsweɪsɪv /

adjective

  1. having the power or ability to persuade; tending to persuade

    a persuasive salesman

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Derived Forms

  • perˈsuasively, adverb
  • perˈsuasiveness, noun
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Other Words From

  • per·suasive·ly adverb
  • per·suasive·ness noun
  • nonper·suasive adjective
  • nonper·suasive·ly adverb
  • nonper·suasive·ness noun
  • preper·suasive adjective
  • unper·suasive adjective
  • unper·suasive·ly adverb
  • unper·suasive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of persuasive1

First recorded in 1580–90, persuasive is from the Medieval Latin word persuāsīvus. See persuasible, -ive
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Example Sentences

At the same time, he called Esparza’s written request for leniency “one of the most sincere and persuasive” he had ever read.

He said he found the new work persuasive.

Evidence for canvassing’s efficacy is vexed, however: social scientists have shown the practice of going door to door to have near-zero persuasive power, and, unless the message is highly personalized, an uncertain effect on turnout.

From Salon

But Smith’s multiple fallback positions might yet permit a jury to weigh a powerful and persuasive account of some of the former president’s most corrosive conduct.

Others say the other two campaigns were simply more effective and more persuasive when it really counted.

From BBC

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