Persuasive

/pərˈsweɪsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the capability to convince someone to do or believe something.

The speaker's persuasive arguments won over the audience.

Using language and rhetoric effectively to influence others.

She wrote a persuasive essay to advocate for climate change action.

Characterized by the ability to persuade; convincing.

His persuasive demeanor made it easy for him to sell the product.

Able to convince someone through reasoning or argument.

The teacher's persuasive explanation clarified the confusing topic for the students.

From Latin 'persuasivus', from 'persuadere', meaning 'to persuade'.

persuasive speech

A speech aimed at convincing an audience to accept a particular viewpoint.

persuasive writing

Writing that is intended to convince the reader of a specific argument or perspective.

persuade

To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

persuasion

The action or process of convincing someone to believe or do something.

Smooth talker

He's such a smooth talker, he could sell ice to an Eskimo.

Charm offensive

The politician launched a charm offensive to win votes.