persuasively
gb/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/ us/pɚswˈeɪsɪvli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
property
1
in a convincing way
in a way that makes people agree or believe you
Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks/argues/writes persuasively (about [something])
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse persuasively (style) with persuasive (adjective) or persuade (verb).
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.)
Collocations
argue persuasively
|speak persuasively
|write persuasively
|present persuasively
|persuasively explain
|persuasively defend
|persuasively demonstrate
|persuasively show
|a persuasively argued case
|persuasively worded
Themes
communication
|argument
|writing
|speaking
Examples
- She argued persuasively that the policy would hurt small businesses.
- The lawyer spoke persuasively to the jury, focusing on the timeline.
- He persuasively explained why the project needed more time and money.
Learner examples
- He spoke persuasively in the meeting.
- She wrote persuasively about climate change.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a persuasive style
in a way that tries to convince people
Usage pattern:
[something] is phrased/framed persuasively
Common mistake:
Persuasively describes how something is said; it does not automatically mean people were persuaded.
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.)
Collocations
persuasively worded
|persuasively framed
|persuasively presented
|persuasively written
|persuasively marketed
|persuasively crafted
|persuasively structured
|persuasively illustrated
|persuasively argued
|persuasively pitched
Themes
communication
|marketing
|writing
|speaking
Examples
- The ad is persuasively designed to make the product seem essential.
- Her proposal was persuasively structured, with clear benefits and costs.
- The report persuasively frames the change as a necessary investment.
Learner examples
- The message is persuasively written.
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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