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PERSUASIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does persuasively mean?
• PERSUASIVELY (adverb)
The adverb PERSUASIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a persuasive manner
Familiarity information: PERSUASIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a persuasive manner
Context example:
this essay argues so persuasively...
Pertainym:
persuasive (intended or having the power to induce action or belief)
Context examples
My advice, said Mrs. Weston kindly and persuasively, I certainly do feel tempted to give.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
From November 18 to January 3, you will have a rare chance to run with the banner and present ideas persuasively, confident that others will approve your plans and want to support you.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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