Grade 8

persuasive (per-sua-sive)

Definition


adjective.
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something

Example Sentence

Car salesmen are very persuasive.

Synonyms

convincing; effective; influential

Antonyms

dampening; discouraging; unconvincing

Rhymes

  • abrasive
  • evasive
  • invasive
  • persuasive
  • pervasive

  • superabrasive