persuasive | ||
1. | [ adjective ] tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief | |
Examples: | "persuasive eloquence" "a most persuasive speaker" |
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Related terms: | dissuasive coaxing glib compelling convincing | |
2. | [ adjective ] capable of convincing | |
Examples: | "a persuasive argument" "the evidence is persuasive but not conclusive" |
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Related terms: | convincing | |
Similar spelling: |
persuasively persuasible persuasion Persico Perseus Persichetti percussive |