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Persuasively: meaning, definitions and examples

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persuasively

 

[ pərˈsweɪsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

spoken language

In a persuasive manner, convincing someone to believe or do something.

Synonyms

compellingly, convincingly, eloquently

Examples of usage

  • She argued persuasively for her point of view.
  • He spoke persuasively about the benefits of the new policy.
Context #2 | Adverb

writing

In a way that is likely to persuade or influence someone.

Synonyms

effectively, forcefully, powerfully

Examples of usage

  • The author presented her ideas persuasively in the essay.
  • The advertisement was designed to attract customers persuasively.

Translations

Translations of the word "persuasively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persuasivamente

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली तरीके से

🇩🇪 überzeugend

🇮🇩 meyakinkan

🇺🇦 переконливо

🇵🇱 przekonująco

🇯🇵 説得力を持って

🇫🇷 de manière persuasive

🇪🇸 persuasivamente

🇹🇷 ikna edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 설득력 있게

🇸🇦 بطريقة مقنعة

🇨🇿 přesvědčivě

🇸🇰 presvedčivo

🇨🇳 具有说服力地

🇸🇮 prepričljivo

🇮🇸 sannfærandi

🇰🇿 сендіру тәсілімен

🇬🇪 დარწმუნებით

🇦🇿 inandırıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 persuasivamente

Etymology

The word 'persuasively' originates from the verb 'persuade', which comes from the Latin word 'persuadere', meaning 'to convince'. Over time, the adverb 'persuasively' evolved to describe the manner in which persuasion is carried out, either through spoken language or in writing. The ability to persuade others has long been recognized as a powerful skill in communication and influence.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,578, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.