English · Arts & Literature
persuasive
/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv/
[/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv/]
good at convincing
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something persuasive is effective at making people believe or do something. A persuasive argument changes minds.
Example
She made a persuasive case for the new policy.
She made a persuasive case for the new policy.
Etymology
From Latin 'persuadere', meaning to convince thoroughly.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to talks on rhetoric, sales, and communication.