Persuasive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Persuasive is an adjective meaning Able to persuade; convincing.
Meaning
Able to persuade; convincing.
More Meanings
- That which persuades; incitement.
Example Sentences
But I'm pretty persuasive, and I've learned how elected officials think. I know how to press their buttons.
He smiled a very knowing smile, and setting up a halloo, and shaking his leathern thong, away we went at the rate of seven or eight miles an hour. I had no occasion to go further with my persuasives; the pace was kept up, […]
Word Forms
- persuasives
Synonyms for persuasive
Depending on context, synonyms include cogent, convincing, flexanimous, inducing, inducive, persuadable.
Antonyms for persuasive
Common opposites include dehortatory, dehorting, dissuading, dissuasive, retractive, unconvincing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convincing, ingratiatory, coaxing, smooth-tongued, compelling, glib.
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