persuasively — In a way that is able to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument. Speaking or writing in a manner that influences others effectively.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is able to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument. Speaking or writing in a manner that influences others effectively.
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɚˈsweɪsɪvli/
Korean meaning: 설득력 있게, 남을 설득하도록
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-스웨이-시브-리 (강세: 스웨이)
Example Sentences
- The lawyer persuasively argued that his client was innocent, making even the skeptical jury believe him.
- My cat persuasively meowed at 3 AM, convincing me that the world would end if I didn't open another can of tuna.
- She persuasively explained why pineapple belongs on pizza, and surprisingly, I'm starting to agree.
persuasively
ADVERB//pɚˈsweɪsɪvli//
In a way that is able to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument. Speaking or writing in a manner that influences others effectively.
In a way that is able to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument. Speaking or writing in a manner that influences others effectively.
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Origin
From Latin persuadere, meaning 'to convince thoroughly.' The Latin combines per- (completely) with suadere (to advise or urge), literally meaning to give advice so completely that someone changes their mind.
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“The lawyer persuasively argued that his client was innocent, making even the skeptical jury believe him.”
“My cat persuasively meowed at 3 AM, convincing me that the world would end if I didn't open another can of tuna.”
“She persuasively explained why pineapple belongs on pizza, and surprisingly, I'm starting to agree.”
“The environmental activist spoke persuasively about climate change, inspiring many to take action.”
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