persuasive
Translation
persuasive, convincing
Examples
He made a persuasive argument.
He made a persuasive argument.
She has a very persuasive manner.
She has a very persuasive manner.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) good at persuading someone to do or believe something He made a persuasive argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convincing, compelling; Antonyms: unconvincing
Etymology
From the verb 'persuade'. The suffix '-ive' forms an adjective, meaning 'tending to' or 'having the quality of'.
Memory Tips
If you are good at 'persuading' people, you are a 'persuasive' person.