persuasive

Pronunciation: /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective intended or having the power to induce action or belief

Etymology

From Middle French persuasif, from Medieval Latin persuāsīvus, from Latin past participle stem of persuādēre + -īvus.

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Semantic network

Similar
compelling, glib, coaxing, cogent
Opposite (antonyms)
dissuasive

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