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

Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Falwell, with his booming voice and southern charm, was persuasive to many. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

The correspondence that followed was equally persuasive, laying out the subjects the person identifying themselves as Gross intended to discuss with him, demonstrating what appeared to be deep, actual knowledge of Vilanch’s work. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Aside from Marta herself, a few persuasive factors recur in conversation with Zara’s collaborators. — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026