'Persuasive' definitions:

Definition of 'persuasive'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument" [ant: dissuasive]

Definition of 'Persuasive'

From: GCIDE
  • Persuasive \Per*sua"sive\, a. [Cf. F. persuasif.] Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence. "Persuasive words." --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Persuasive'

From: GCIDE
  • Persuasive \Per*sua"sive\, n. That which persuades; an inducement; an incitement; an exhortation. -- {Per*sua"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Per*sua"sive*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]