PERSUASIVE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

persuasive

adjective

pər-ˈswā-siv

Definition of persuasive

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 The idea that farmers outside the EU should be restricted to the same chemicals that EU farmers can use has proved persuasive for many in the bloc. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 China has also invested in narrative power—the capacity to present its conduct in legal terms that foreign audiences will find intelligible and persuasive. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 Venus enters Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, helping conversations feel smoother, warmer, and more persuasive. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 There’s no mounting panic, no erotic urgency, and no persuasive reason these two characters must sleep together before sunrise in a New Year’s Eve-like framing. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persuasive

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Adjective

Her brand-strategy background, paired with Ennismore’s hotel know-how (Luura is part of its Morgans Originals collection), makes for a pretty compelling combination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Deep-sea expeditions offer access to a form of adventure that is both universally compelling and all but unreachable.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of compelling

Adjective

Critics of Modi’s prudent management of Washington have not come up with a convincing alternative strategy for how India should handle the growing power imbalance with China.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Sturdivant has been one of the Packers’ training camp standouts, making a convincing case for his inclusion on the 53-man roster.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of convincing

Adjective

Outer Banks season 5 has arrived and ended the series on a rather conclusive note, indicating there won’t be a secret sixth season to bring things back and undo the series finale.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Yet the Hoosiers’ march to the top was also thorough and conclusive.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusive

Adjective

The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Love the Georgia peach down, but respecting the fidelity of partnership has never been one of her strong points.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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