Definition of persuasive in English:
Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation: an informative and persuasive speech
More example sentences
- Instead of sounding forceful and persuasive, he often sounds tinny and annoyed.
- They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them.
- Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing.
- Example sentences
- Her avoidance of traditionalist rhetoric and assumptions strengthens her persuasiveness, but there is room for ingenuity.
- He has a mild, retiring manner but he speaks with great clarity and persuasiveness.
- Research shows that three characteristics are related to persuasiveness: perceived authority, honesty, and likeability.
Pronunciation: /pərˈswāsivnis/ /pərˈswāzivnis/noun
Words that rhyme with persuasiveabrasive, evasive, invasive, pervasive
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