Persuasive: meaning, definitions and examples

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persuasive

 

[ pərˈsweɪsɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

writing

Capable of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Synonyms

compelling, convincing, influential

Examples of usage

  • She gave a persuasive speech that convinced the audience to support her cause.
  • The book was filled with persuasive arguments that changed the reader's perspective.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Having the ability to influence others or create an impact through communication or behavior.

Synonyms

captivating, charismatic, influential

Examples of usage

  • Her persuasive personality made her a successful salesperson.
  • He was known for his persuasive skills in negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "persuasive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persuasivo

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली

🇩🇪 überzeugend

🇮🇩 meyakinkan

🇺🇦 переконливий

🇵🇱 przekonujący

🇯🇵 説得力のある

🇫🇷 persuasif

🇪🇸 persuasivo

🇹🇷 ikna edici

🇰🇷 설득력 있는

🇸🇦 مقنع

🇨🇿 přesvědčivý

🇸🇰 presvedčivý

🇨🇳 有说服力的

🇸🇮 prepričljiv

🇮🇸 sannfærandi

🇰🇿 сендіру

🇬🇪 დამაჯერებელი

🇦🇿 inandırıcı

🇲🇽 persuasivo

Etymology

The word 'persuasive' originated from the Latin word 'persuasivus', which means 'convincing'. The concept of persuasion has been studied for centuries, with roots in ancient rhetoric and philosophy. Throughout history, persuasive techniques have been used in various fields such as politics, advertising, and communication to influence opinions and behavior.

See also: persuade, persuaded, persuading, persuasion, persuasively, persuasiveness, unpersuaded, unpersuasive.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,548 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.