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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
convincingcompellinginfluentialcogenteffectiveforceful
Antonyms
unconvincingunpersuasiveweakineffectiveuncompelling

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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