persuasive
If you are persuasive, then you have a knack for getting people to do things. Your most persuasive friend might be able to talk you into riding in a hot air balloon despite your fear of heights.
People can be persuasive by using emotion or logic. A persuasive encyclopedia salesman might lead you to believe you'll be a smarter person with your own complete set of reference books. Temptations can also be persuasive. If your mom offers you ten dollars to walk her dog, you might find her offer very persuasive. Persuasive can be tricky to spell — remember that the u sounds like a w.
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intended or having the power to induce action or belief“persuasive eloquence”“a most persuasive speaker”“a persuasive argument”synonyms:convincingcausing one to believe the truth of somethingcompellingtending to persuade by forcefulness of argumentantonyms:dissuasivedeterring from actiondiscouragingdepriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring actiondiscouragingexpressing disapproval
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Vocabulary lists containing persuasive
To improve your fluency in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), learn this academic vocabulary list that includes words selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards.
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