Definitions for: Persuasive


[adj] capable of convincing; "a persuasive argument"
[adj] tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"



Webster (1913) Definition: Per*sua"sive, a. [Cf. F. persuasif.]
Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as,
persuasive eloquence. ``Persuasive words.'' --Milton.


Per*sua"sive, n.
That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an
exhortation. -- Per*sua"sive*ly, adv. --
Per*sua"sive*ness, n.

Synonyms: coaxing, compelling, convincing, glib, glib-tongued, ingratiatory, smooth-tongued

Antonyms: dissuasive

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