suasive

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //sweɪsɪv//

KK: /sweɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition

Having the ability to persuade or convince someone.

Example

The suasive speech moved the audience to take action.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more suasive

Superlative: most suasive

Conversation

I think your argument was really suasive during the debate.

Thanks! I tried to make my points clear and convincing.

It definitely worked; everyone seemed to agree with you.

I appreciate that! It’s great to know my ideas resonated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

persuasive

convincing

influential

Antonyms

unconvincing

ineffective

dispassionate

Root Explanation

**Suasive** → It is formed from "suadere" (meaning to advise or persuade) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "suasive" refers to having the nature of persuading or advising.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'advising' ('suadere') you — that's why 'suasive' means having the quality of persuading.

Visually Confused Words

assuasive

susie

suave