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persuasive

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɨɾswaˈzivɐ/per·sua·si·va

Definition

1

Having the ability to persuade, to convince someone through effective arguments or discourse.

Usage examples

His closing argument was highly persuasive and swayed the jury.
She is a persuasive speaker who can win over any crowd.

Common combinations

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