Definition of persuasive in English:

persuasive

adjective pəˈsweɪsɪv

Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
有说服力的，能说服人的；善于说服人的
an informative and persuasive speech
一个信息丰富且具说服力的演说。
Example sentencesExamples
- It is highly readable, often persuasive and enlightening on the plays, but it is speculation.
- He is very persuasive, he networks better than most and he has great communication skills.
- The rules cannot govern the meaning of the primary legislation but they have persuasive effect.
- Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing.
- Its persuasive powers are limited to encouraging buyers to test new products.
- Either that, or they're simply floored by his slightly odd, but gently persuasive manner.
- Instead of sounding forceful and persuasive, he often sounds tinny and annoyed.
- I'm sure that I'm not persuasive enough to convince anyone to cut back and spend more wisely.
- Did I need to make a quick call to check a fact or get one more piece of persuasive evidence?
- Science and religion are two of the most persuasive influences the world has ever known.
- The situation here makes it no longer possible for them to be persuasive or demanding of anything.
- They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them.
- Because of the authority he brings to it, his art is totally persuasive and absolutely compelling.
- It is never particularly persuasive to address believers as if they are idiots in need of education.
- They make a persuasive case that is supported by evidence from as far away as Austria and Australia.
- We should talk to them and use any persuasive power we have at our disposal.
- The judgment is not binding on the Irish courts, but will have persuasive influence.
- These theories, I think, are persuasive because they seem to explain a reason for moral beliefs.
- If one plot line is potentially chilling, the other is decreasingly persuasive.
- The more people who voice their support, the more persuasive we will be.
Synonyms
convincing, effective, cogent, compelling, potent, forceful, eloquent, impressive, weighty, influential, sound, valid, powerful, strong, effectual, efficacious, winning, telling, plausible, credible
silky, smooth-tongued, silver-tongued, slick, glib, not taking no for an answer
informal smooth-talking
rare suasive, assuasive, suasory

Derivatives

persuasiveness

noun pəˈsweɪsɪvnəs

Research shows that three characteristics are related to persuasiveness: perceived authority, honesty, and likeability.
Example sentencesExamples
- Her avoidance of traditionalist rhetoric and assumptions strengthens her persuasiveness, but there is room for ingenuity.
- Its power and persuasiveness can be found in its expressive form.
- But it gives her a soft persuasiveness, a quiet power.
- He has a mild, retiring manner but he speaks with great clarity and persuasiveness.

Origin

Late 15th century: from French persuasif, -ive or medieval Latin persuasivus, from persuas- 'convinced by reasoning', from the verb persuadere (see persuade).

Rhymes

abrasive, evasive, invasive, pervasive

Definition of persuasive in US English:

persuasive

adjective

Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
有说服力的，能说服人的；善于说服人的
an informative and persuasive speech
一个信息丰富且具说服力的演说。
Example sentencesExamples
- Either that, or they're simply floored by his slightly odd, but gently persuasive manner.
- The more people who voice their support, the more persuasive we will be.
- The situation here makes it no longer possible for them to be persuasive or demanding of anything.
- If one plot line is potentially chilling, the other is decreasingly persuasive.
- Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing.
- I'm sure that I'm not persuasive enough to convince anyone to cut back and spend more wisely.
- Instead of sounding forceful and persuasive, he often sounds tinny and annoyed.
- We should talk to them and use any persuasive power we have at our disposal.
- It is never particularly persuasive to address believers as if they are idiots in need of education.
- Did I need to make a quick call to check a fact or get one more piece of persuasive evidence?
- Because of the authority he brings to it, his art is totally persuasive and absolutely compelling.
- Science and religion are two of the most persuasive influences the world has ever known.
- These theories, I think, are persuasive because they seem to explain a reason for moral beliefs.
- They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them.
- It is highly readable, often persuasive and enlightening on the plays, but it is speculation.
- The rules cannot govern the meaning of the primary legislation but they have persuasive effect.
- They make a persuasive case that is supported by evidence from as far away as Austria and Australia.
- He is very persuasive, he networks better than most and he has great communication skills.
- The judgment is not binding on the Irish courts, but will have persuasive influence.
- Its persuasive powers are limited to encouraging buyers to test new products.
Synonyms
convincing, effective, cogent, compelling, potent, forceful, eloquent, impressive, weighty, influential, sound, valid, powerful, strong, effectual, efficacious, winning, telling, plausible, credible

Origin

Late 15th century: from French persuasif, -ive or medieval Latin persuasivus, from persuas- ‘convinced by reasoning’, from the verb persuadere (see persuade).

单词	persuasive
释义	Definition of persuasive in English: persuasive adjective pəˈsweɪsɪv Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. 有说服力的，能说服人的；善于说服人的 an informative and persuasive speech 一个信息丰富且具说服力的演说。 Example sentencesExamples It is highly readable, often persuasive and enlightening on the plays, but it is speculation. He is very persuasive, he networks better than most and he has great communication skills. The rules cannot govern the meaning of the primary legislation but they have persuasive effect. Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing. Its persuasive powers are limited to encouraging buyers to test new products. Either that, or they're simply floored by his slightly odd, but gently persuasive manner. Instead of sounding forceful and persuasive, he often sounds tinny and annoyed. I'm sure that I'm not persuasive enough to convince anyone to cut back and spend more wisely. Did I need to make a quick call to check a fact or get one more piece of persuasive evidence? Science and religion are two of the most persuasive influences the world has ever known. The situation here makes it no longer possible for them to be persuasive or demanding of anything. They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them. Because of the authority he brings to it, his art is totally persuasive and absolutely compelling. It is never particularly persuasive to address believers as if they are idiots in need of education. They make a persuasive case that is supported by evidence from as far away as Austria and Australia. We should talk to them and use any persuasive power we have at our disposal. The judgment is not binding on the Irish courts, but will have persuasive influence. These theories, I think, are persuasive because they seem to explain a reason for moral beliefs. If one plot line is potentially chilling, the other is decreasingly persuasive. The more people who voice their support, the more persuasive we will be. Synonyms convincing, effective, cogent, compelling, potent, forceful, eloquent, impressive, weighty, influential, sound, valid, powerful, strong, effectual, efficacious, winning, telling, plausible, credible silky, smooth-tongued, silver-tongued, slick, glib, not taking no for an answer informal smooth-talking rare suasive, assuasive, suasory Derivatives persuasiveness noun pəˈsweɪsɪvnəs Research shows that three characteristics are related to persuasiveness: perceived authority, honesty, and likeability. Example sentencesExamples Her avoidance of traditionalist rhetoric and assumptions strengthens her persuasiveness, but there is room for ingenuity. Its power and persuasiveness can be found in its expressive form. But it gives her a soft persuasiveness, a quiet power. He has a mild, retiring manner but he speaks with great clarity and persuasiveness. Origin Late 15th century: from French persuasif, -ive or medieval Latin persuasivus, from persuas- 'convinced by reasoning', from the verb persuadere (see persuade). Rhymes abrasive, evasive, invasive, pervasive Definition of persuasive in US English: persuasive adjective Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. 有说服力的，能说服人的；善于说服人的 an informative and persuasive speech 一个信息丰富且具说服力的演说。 Example sentencesExamples Either that, or they're simply floored by his slightly odd, but gently persuasive manner. The more people who voice their support, the more persuasive we will be. The situation here makes it no longer possible for them to be persuasive or demanding of anything. If one plot line is potentially chilling, the other is decreasingly persuasive. Good writing is therefore very much to do with developing your style so that it is persuasive and convincing. I'm sure that I'm not persuasive enough to convince anyone to cut back and spend more wisely. Instead of sounding forceful and persuasive, he often sounds tinny and annoyed. We should talk to them and use any persuasive power we have at our disposal. It is never particularly persuasive to address believers as if they are idiots in need of education. Did I need to make a quick call to check a fact or get one more piece of persuasive evidence? Because of the authority he brings to it, his art is totally persuasive and absolutely compelling. Science and religion are two of the most persuasive influences the world has ever known. These theories, I think, are persuasive because they seem to explain a reason for moral beliefs. They believe that praising the world's most powerful men is more persuasive than criticising them. It is highly readable, often persuasive and enlightening on the plays, but it is speculation. The rules cannot govern the meaning of the primary legislation but they have persuasive effect. They make a persuasive case that is supported by evidence from as far away as Austria and Australia. He is very persuasive, he networks better than most and he has great communication skills. The judgment is not binding on the Irish courts, but will have persuasive influence. Its persuasive powers are limited to encouraging buyers to test new products. Synonyms convincing, effective, cogent, compelling, potent, forceful, eloquent, impressive, weighty, influential, sound, valid, powerful, strong, effectual, efficacious, winning, telling, plausible, credible Origin Late 15th century: from French persuasif, -ive or medieval Latin persuasivus, from persuas- ‘convinced by reasoning’, from the verb persuadere (see persuade).
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