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Definition of assuasive in English: assuasiveadjective əˈsweɪsɪv rare Soothing or calming. trombone and piano combine in a tone at once astringent and oddly assuasive Example sentencesExamples - Cello, saxophone, contra-bass, viola, trombone and piano converse in a tone at once astringent and oddly assuasive.
- Conroy's essay is graceful and lapidary and attractive and assuasive.
- He should be praised for this, but such an occasional action may no longer serve as assuasive.
- Illustrative of the assuasive powers of music, this story is one of several that allude to the strange potency attributed to the koto, an instrument anciently used in shamanistic seances.
- To each she bows with sweet assuasive smile.
Synonyms palliative, mild, calmative, alleviating
Origin Early 18th century: formed after the pattern of assuage and persuasive. |