persuasive

adjective

pər-ˈswā-siv How to pronounce persuasive (audio)
Definition of persuasivenext
as in compelling
having the power to persuade a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system

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Recent Examples of persuasive Trump’s influence may be especially persuasive to undecided voters, according to American Pulse and Research Polling. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 July 2026 Hedging is often said to make one less persuasive, but new research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger shows how communicators can use it to their advantage. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Your confidence is also persuasive today, but listening with an open mind will get you further than dominating the conversation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
  1. compelling
  2. convincing
  3. conclusive
  4. strong
Adjective
  • My preference is for trips that combine these highlight destinations with lesser known, but perhaps more compelling places.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • According to Fleming, Washington understood that institutional survival depends on relationships, persuasion, strategy, and a compelling account of what an institution could accomplish.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of compelling
Adjective
  • Although there were some early signs of weaker fuel consumption in lower-income Asian economies as the conflict began, that argument appears less convincing in the United States.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Many analysts suggest the failure stemmed from Syrskyi convincing Zelensky that a simultaneous push against the eastern city of Bakhmut and the Zaporizhzhia front in the south would split Russia’s defenses.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of convincing
Adjective
  • So, a strange ending for one of Netflix’s best shows, but three seasons and a conclusive movie are now in Netflix’s catalog for anyone to watch.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The film, the conclusive ending to the three Heartstopper seasons adapted from Alice Oseman’s graphic novel, is set to follow Charlie (Locke) and Nick (Connor)’s biggest relationship hurdle yet.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of conclusive
Adjective
  • This is a strong day to pitch, perform, flirt, draft, or share something that feels alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of strong

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