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persuasive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pərˈsweɪsɪv/ · UK /pəˈsweɪsɪv/

persuasive means: An argument or message like this makes people believe something or agree to do something.

adjective

CONVINCING ARGUMENTB2

An argument or message like this makes people believe something or agree to do something.

  • She made a persuasive argument.
  • The report provides persuasive evidence for changing the rules.
  • Was his explanation persuasive enough to change your mind?

Similar words: convincing, compelling

Opposites: unconvincing

Common phrases: persuasive argument, persuasive evidence, persuasive speech

CONVINCING PERSONB2

Someone like this is good at making others believe something or agree to do something.

  • He is a persuasive speaker.
  • Our salesperson was persuasive, and we bought the car.
  • You can be very persuasive when you want something.

Similar words: convincing

Opposites: unconvincing

Common phrases: persuasive speaker, persuasive salesperson, very persuasive

Questions about persuasive

What does persuasive mean?

An argument or message like this makes people believe something or agree to do something.

What is persuasive in other languages?

Türkçe: ikna edici · Español: convincente · Français: convaincant · Deutsch: überzeugend · Italiano: convincente · 日本語: 説得力のある

How do you pronounce persuasive?

In American English /pərˈsweɪsɪv/; in British English /pəˈsweɪsɪv/.

How do you use persuasive in a sentence?

She made a persuasive argument. The report provides persuasive evidence for changing the rules.

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