persuasive
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for persuasive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Able to convince people; making a strong, convincing case.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
dissuasive
How to use persuasive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a persuasive argument
highly persuasive
persuasive evidence
Etymology
From Latin persuadere ("to persuade") plus the adjective ending -ive.
Full origin of persuasive →Frequently asked questions
What does “persuasive” mean?
The word “persuasive” means able to convince people; making a strong, convincing case. In plain terms, good at convincing people — describes an argument, speaker, or piece of writing.
How do you pronounce “persuasive”?
“Persuasive” is pronounced puh-SWAY-sihv (/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “persuasive” in a sentence?
Here is “persuasive” used in a sentence: “She gave a persuasive argument for why the deadline should be extended.”
What part of speech is “persuasive”?
“Persuasive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “persuasive” come from?
The word “persuasive” comes from Latin. From Latin persuadere ("to persuade") plus the adjective ending -ive.
Is “persuasive” a common word?
“Persuasive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
