persuasively
gb/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/ us/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/
C1
English
meggyőzően
C1
1
meggyőzően
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks/argues/writes persuasively (about [something])
She argued persuasively that the policy would hurt small businesses.
Meggyőzően érvelt amellett, hogy az intézkedés ártana a kisvállalkozásoknak.
The lawyer spoke persuasively to the jury, focusing on the timeline.
Az ügyvéd meggyőzően beszélt az esküdtszék előtt, az események időrendjére összpontosítva.
He persuasively explained why the project needed more time and money.
Learner examples
He spoke persuasively in the meeting.
Meggyőzően beszélt a megbeszélésen.
She wrote persuasively about climate change.
Meggyőzően írt az éghajlatváltozásról.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse persuasively (style) with persuasive (adjective) or persuade (verb).
Meaning
in a convincing way
Collocations
argue persuasively
|speak persuasively
|write persuasively
|present persuasively
|persuasively explain
|persuasively defend
|persuasively demonstrate
|persuasively show
|a persuasively argued case
|persuasively worded
Synonyms
convincingly (More general and common; less formal.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong interest or force.)
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cogently (Emphasizes clear logic.)
Antonyms
unconvincingly (Fails to make others believe or agree.)
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weakly (Lacks force, clarity, or supporting reasons.)
Themes
communication
|argument
|writing
|speaking
Definition
in a way that makes people agree or believe you
In a way that makes someone more likely to believe something or agree to do something.
C1
2
meggyőzően
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is phrased/framed persuasively
The ad is persuasively designed to make the product seem essential.
A reklámot úgy tervezték meg, hogy meggyőzően azt sugallja: a termék nélkülözhetetlen.
Her proposal was persuasively structured, with clear benefits and costs.
A javaslata meggyőzően volt felépítve, világosan bemutatott előnyökkel és költségekkel.
The report persuasively frames the change as a necessary investment.
Learner examples
The message is persuasively written.
Az üzenet meggyőzően van megírva.
Common mistake:
Persuasively describes how something is said; it does not automatically mean people were persuaded.
Meaning
in a persuasive style
Collocations
persuasively worded
|persuasively framed
|persuasively presented
|persuasively written
|persuasively marketed
|persuasively crafted
|persuasively structured
|persuasively illustrated
|persuasively argued
|persuasively pitched
Synonyms
appealingly (Highlights attractiveness rather than reasoning.)
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artfully (Suggests skillful shaping, sometimes with a hint of strategy.)
Antonyms
ineffectively (Does not achieve its purpose, including persuading.)
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awkwardly (Poorly expressed, making persuasion harder.)
Themes
communication
|marketing
|writing
|speaking
Definition
in a way that tries to convince people
In a way that is intended to persuade, using reasons, evidence, or emotional appeal, whether or not it succeeds.
Grammar
Dictionary form
persuasively
IPA
GB/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/
US/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/
Syllables & stress
per - suas - ively (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: persuasively
- Plural: persuasivelies
Word family
Forms
persuasivelies
noun
Core family
Related words
persuasiveness
noun
persuadable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unpersuasive
adjective
unpersuasively
adverb
dissuade
verb
Advanced or less common
dissuasion
noun
dissuasive
adjective
Expressions
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