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PERSUASIVE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word persuasive. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word persuasive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PERSUASIVE

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cogent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• powerfully persuasive

compelling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• driving or forcing

• tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

convincing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing one to believe the truth of something

effective
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

forceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

adjective satellite

• forceful and definite in expression or action

impressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making a strong or vivid impression

adjective satellite

• producing a strong effect

influential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or exercising influence or power

potent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a strong physiological or chemical effect

• (of a male) capable of copulation

adjective satellite

• having great influence

• having or wielding force or authority

powerful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great power or force or potency or effect

adverb

• (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

adjective satellite

• strong enough to knock down or overwhelm

• having great influence

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

• displaying superhuman strength or power

strong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having strength or power greater than average or expected

• having a strong physiological or chemical effect

adjective satellite

• not faint or feeble

• having or wielding force or authority

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection

• being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content

• freshly made or left

• strong and sure

telling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an act of narration

• informing by words

• disclosing information or giving evidence about another

adjective satellite

• disclosing unintentionally something concealed

• powerfully persuasive

• producing a strong effect

impactful
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• Having impact.

Best Hypernyms For PERSUASIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for persuasive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
compelling convincing effective influential potent powerful

Alternatives for COGENT

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