Synonyms of persuasive

persuasive

adjective

pər-ˈswā-siv 

as in compelling

having the power to persuade

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compelling
• convincing
• conclusive
• strong
• effective
• decisive
• valid
• forceful
• cogent
• satisfying
• definitive
• authoritative
• telling
• important
• sound
• relevant
• significant
• pertinent
• well-founded
• material
• weighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ineffective
• unconvincing
• inconclusive
• unpersuasive
• indecisive
• unfounded
• unsound
• invalid
• shaky
• groundless
• insignificant
• unimportant
• uncompelling
• irrelevant
• inconsequential
• immaterial
• weak
• feeble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persuasive

Thomson’s book, coming late in his career, is more successful as a provocation than as a persuasive indictment of cinema. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

The perks of Italy as a family holiday spot extend way beyond the gastronomic, naturally, though the cuisine and many opportunities to take family cooking classes alone make a persuasive argument. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026

Though public exhaustion with the war is growing, and the number of people who favor peace talks is high, experts say the voices calling for tougher prosecution of the war against Ukraine are also becoming louder and more persuasive. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

The information was more persuasive when certified by an independent third party, which could outperform a general durability claim from the brand itself. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026