persuasive

/pə'sweisiv/

Thân thiện

The speaker gave a persuasive argument to the audience.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Intended or having the power to induce action or belief: Describes something (like speech, writing, or a person) that is effective in convincing someone to do something or to believe that something is true or correct.

Usage

• The word persuasive is used to describe the quality of an argument, a person, or a message that successfully influences thoughts or behaviors.
• It is commonly used with nouns like , , , , , , or .

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She presented a persuasive argument for increasing the budget.
  • He is a very persuasive salesman; he can convince anyone to buy his product.
  • The lawyer's closing statement was highly persuasive and swayed the jury.

Advanced Usage

• "Persuasive writing": A form of writing intended to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
  • The course focuses on developing skills in persuasive writing.
• "Persuasively" (Adverb): In a manner that is convincing.
  • He argued his case persuasively.
• "Persuasiveness" (Noun): The quality of being persuasive.
  • The success of the campaign depended on the persuasiveness of its message.

Variants and Related Words

• Persuade (Verb): To cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
  • I tried to persuade him to change his mind.
• Persuasion (Noun):
  • The act of persuading someone.

    • She used gentle persuasion to get her way.
  • A belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political.

    • People of all persuasions attended the meeting.

Synonyms

• Convincing: Able to make someone believe that something is true or valid.
• Compelling: Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way; often used similarly to persuasive.
• Cogent: (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
• Eloquent: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Antonyms

• Unconvincing: Failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid.
• Ineffective: Not producing any or the desired effect.
• Weak: Lacking the power to persuade.

Idioms and Phrases

• A persuasive tongue: The ability to speak in a very convincing manner.
  • As a diplomat, he was known for his persuasive tongue.
• The power of persuasion: The ability to influence people successfully.
  • She relied on the power of persuasion rather than force.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. intended or having the power to induce action or belief
   • persuasive eloquence
   • a most persuasive speaker
   • a persuasive argument