persuasive

[per-swey-siv, -ziv] / pərˈsweɪ sɪv, -zɪv /

ADJECTIVE

effective, influential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alluring cogent compelling conclusive convincing credible effective eloquent energetic forceful impressive influential inspiring logical plausible potent powerful valid

WEAK

actuating convictive effectual efficacious efficient enticing forcible impelling inducing inveigling luring moving pointed seductive slick smooth soft sell sound stimulating stringent strong swaying telling touching unctuous weighty wheedling winning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impotent improbable incapable incredible ineffective invalid unbelievable unlikely unreasonable weak

WEAK

dampening discouraging disheartening dissuasive ineffectual

Example Sentences

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But Messrs. Smith and Delich make for persuasive antagonists, even if one does want to point out, as they wrangle, that there are bigger things around to be concerned about.

From The Wall Street Journal

This means that the platforms would have to change their personalised algorithms, persuasive techniques and default settings, according to the agency.

From Barron's

Initially, O'Farrell was unsure about being involved in the writing process for the film but said Zhao was a "very persuasive person".

From BBC

However, their arguments remain persuasive — and even more so when it comes to capital punishment.

From Salon

It has no ideological ax to grind, although it makes a persuasive case for the expansiveness of American poetry as a parallel to the definition of Americanness itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

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