Persuasive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /pər-ˈswā-siv/ per·sua·sive

Meaning & Definition of Persuasive

Persuasive (adjective)

  1. tending to persuade

Persuasive (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having the power to persuade

    "a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system"

    similar: cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, satisfying, strong, telling
    related: authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant
    opposite: inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive
    near: groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Persuasive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Persuasive:

cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, satisfying, strong, telling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Persuasive

Words with the opposite meaning of Persuasive:

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Related Words for Persuasive

authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms of Persuasive

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak

Word Forms of Persuasive

Derived words: persuasively (adverb), persuasiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Persuasive

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Persuasive

What does "Persuasive" mean?

"Persuasive" means tending to persuade. As an adjective, it is defined as: tending to persuade.

What is another word for "Persuasive"?

Other words for "Persuasive" include cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful and satisfying. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Persuasive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Persuasive"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Persuasive". Common alternatives include cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, satisfying, strong and telling.

What is the opposite of "Persuasive"?

Antonyms of "Persuasive" include inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing and unpersuasive. Near antonyms include groundless, invalid, shaky and unfounded.

How do you use "Persuasive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Persuasive" in a sentence: "a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system".

Is "Persuasive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Persuasive" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Persuasive"?

"Persuasive" is pronounced /pər-ˈswā-siv/ and divided into syllables as per·sua·sive.

What is the origin of the word "Persuasive"?

First known use: 15th century.