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persuasive
[/pərˈsuːsɪv/]
adjective
persuasivo
1.
capable of persuading someone to believe or do something through reasoning or appeal
She gave a persuasive speech that convinced the audience to support the project.
Ela fez um discurso persuasivo que convenceu o público a apoiar o projeto.
2.
having the power to influence or convince
His persuasive arguments won the debate.
Seus argumentos persuasivos venceram o debate.
3.
serving to persuade or induce belief
The evidence presented was quite persuasive.
A evidência apresentada foi bastante persuasiva.
NYC Slang
convincing / having game
Synonyms
convincing
compelling
influential
cogent
effective
forceful
Antonyms
unconvincing
unpersuasive
weak
ineffective
uncompelling
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
persuasivo/persuasiva
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
persuasivo/persuasiva
common in business and academic discourse
Rio de Janeiro
persuasivo/persuasiva
standard usage, sometimes used colloquially as 'convincente'
Portugal
persuasivo/persuasiva
standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
persuasive powers
a persuasive voice
persuasive evidence
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