Synonyms for persuasive

Synonyms for (adj) persuasive

Synonyms: persuasive

Definition: intended or having the power to induce action or belief

Usage: persuasive eloquence; a most persuasive speaker; a persuasive argument

Similar words: ingratiatory, coaxing

Definition: pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

Usage: a coaxing and obsequious voice; her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable


Similar words: cogent, telling, weighty

Definition: powerfully persuasive

Usage: a cogent argument; a telling presentation; a weighty argument


Similar words: compelling

Definition: tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

Usage: new and compelling evidence


Similar words: glib, glib-tongued, smooth-tongued

Definition: artfully persuasive in speech

Usage: a glib tongue; a smooth-tongued hypocrite


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