Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /sweɪˈzɪv.nəs/
KK: /sweɪsɪvnəs/
Definition
The quality of being able to persuade or convince someone to do something.
Example
Her suasiveness helped her win the debate.
Conversation

I think your suasiveness really helped in that debate yesterday.

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

Yeah, you definitely know how to persuade an audience.

It's all about confidence and understanding your message.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
persuasion
influence
coaxing
Antonyms
disapproval
dissuasion
repulsion
Root Explanation
Suasiveness is formed from "suadere" (meaning to persuade) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being persuasive or having the ability to convince others.
Memory Tip
Think of the root 'suadere' which means to persuade, and remember that 'suasiveness' refers to the quality of being persuasive.
Visually Confused Words
suaveness
persuasiveness
dissuasiveness
seclusiveness
squashiness
passiveness
massiveness
evasiveness