persuasive
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adjective \-ˈswā-siv, -ziv\Definition of PERSUASIVE
See Examples of PERSUASIVE
- We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime.
- <a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system>
First Known Use of PERSUASIVE
15th century
Related to PERSUASIVE
- Synonyms
- compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, cogent, satisfying, strong, telling
- Antonyms
- inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive
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