persuasive 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
Examples
- 1.a most persuasive speaker
- 2.a persuasive argument
- 3.persuasive eloquence
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
persuasively 1
adverb
in a persuasive manner
EnglishAntonym
dissuasive 1
adjective
deterring from action
Derivationally related form
persuasiveness 1
noun
the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
persuade 2
verb
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
persuade 1
verb
win approval or support for
Also see
convincing 1
adjective
causing one to believe the truth of something
Similar_to
coaxing 1
adjective
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
cogent 1
adjective
powerfully persuasive
compelling 2
adjective
tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
glib 3
adjective
artfully persuasive in speech
