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单词 persuasive
释义

persuasive

adjective

per·​sua·​sive pər-ˈswā-siv How to pronounce persuasive (audio)
-ziv
: tending to persuade
persuasively adverb
persuasiveness noun

Synonyms

  • cogent
  • compelling
  • conclusive
  • convincing
  • decisive
  • effective
  • forceful
  • satisfying
  • strong
  • telling
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Example Sentences

We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime. a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

persuasive

adjective

per·​sua·​sive pər-ˈswā-siv How to pronounce persuasive (audio)
: able or likely to convince
a persuasive salesman

persuasive

adjective

as in compelling
having the power to persuade a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • compelling
  • convincing
  • conclusive
  • strong
  • cogent
  • effective
  • forceful
  • decisive
  • valid
  • satisfying
  • telling
  • authoritative
  • definitive
  • important
  • relevant
  • sound
  • significant
  • pertinent
  • weighty
  • well-founded
  • material

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unconvincing
  • ineffective
  • unpersuasive
  • inconclusive
  • indecisive
  • uncompelling
  • unsound
  • shaky
  • unfounded
  • invalid
  • irrelevant
  • insignificant
  • unimportant
  • groundless
  • immaterial
  • inconsequential
  • weak
  • feeble
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