persuasive
adjective/pərˈsweɪsɪv/
Frequency rank: #8,509 most common English word
Meaning
Good at convincing others to believe or do something.
Example sentence
Her argument was so persuasive that even her opponents changed their minds.
Synonyms & related words
- convincing
- compelling
- influential
- effective
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