persuasive — able to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
Korean meaning: 설득력 있는, 설득적인
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**스웨이**시브
Example Sentences
- The chocolate company's persuasive commercial made me buy five boxes of candy I didn't need.
- His persuasive personality helped him become the most successful salesperson in the company.
- She gave such a persuasive presentation that even her cat seemed convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.
persuasive
ADJECTIVE//pərˈsweɪsɪv//
able to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
A businesswoman gives a persuasive presentation that convinces the board
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Origin
From Latin 'persuadere,' meaning 'to convince thoroughly,' combining 'per-' (through) and 'suadere' (to advise or urge). The suffix '-ive' was added to form an adjective meaning 'having the quality of persuading.'
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“The chocolate company's persuasive commercial made me buy five boxes of candy I didn't need.”
“His persuasive personality helped him become the most successful salesperson in the company.”
“She gave such a persuasive presentation that even her cat seemed convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.”
“The lawyer's persuasive closing statement swayed the jury's decision.”
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