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persuasively

/pɚˈsweɪsɪvli/
per · sua · sive · ly
Adjective:persuasive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is able or likely to cause someone to believe something or take a specific course of action through reasoning, argument, or appeal.

Example

"The defense attorney argued so persuasively that the jury reached an unanimous verdict within an hour."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'persuasive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'persuadere' ('to convince or urge'), from 'per-' ('thoroughly') and 'suadere' ('to advise').

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