/pɚswejˈsɪv/ - [persweysiv] - per•sua•sive
We found 5 definitions of persuasive from 4 different sources.
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persuasive - intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument" | ||
dissuasive deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand" | ||
convincing causing one to believe the truth of something; "a convincing story"; "a convincing manner" | ||
coaxing, ingratiatory pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable" | ||
cogent, telling, weighty powerfully persuasive; "a cogent argument"; "a telling presentation"; "a weighty argument" | ||
compelling tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and compelling evidence" |