persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv 
-ziv
: tending to persuade
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of persuasive in a Sentence
We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime.
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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Your goal would be to write clear, engaging, and persuasive content for advertisements, websites, and other marketing materials.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Like most conspiratorial thinking, this argument seems persuasive on its surface but falls apart under the slightest scrutiny.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024
Flexing his vocals on the hook, Quavo does his usual bidding while delivering his lyrics, as mentions of jet planes and butterfly doors on his luxurious vehicle are mixed with persuasive advances toward the ladies.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
These are persuasive, and yet not entirely satisfactory.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Like most conspiratorial thinking, this argument seems persuasive on its surface but falls apart under the slightest scrutiny.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024
Flexing his vocals on the hook, Quavo does his usual bidding while delivering his lyrics, as mentions of jet planes and butterfly doors on his luxurious vehicle are mixed with persuasive advances toward the ladies.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
These are persuasive, and yet not entirely satisfactory.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for persuasive
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persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv
-ziv
: tending to persuade
a persuasive argument
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
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