Assuasive

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈswāsiv/

Definitions of assuasive

adjective having the power to calm or soothe; soothing

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher used assuasive words to calm down the upset student.

A2 The assuasive tone of the email helped resolve the conflict peacefully.

B1 The assuasive speech by the politician aimed to ease tensions between the two countries.

B2 The assuasive nature of the mediation process led to a successful resolution of the dispute.

C1 Her assuasive demeanor and diplomatic skills were instrumental in negotiating the peace treaty.

C2 The therapist's assuasive techniques helped the patient overcome deep-seated emotional trauma.

Examples of assuasive in a Sentence

formal The therapist used assuasive techniques to calm the anxious patient.

informal I find classical music to be quite assuasive when I'm feeling stressed.

slang Dude, that herbal tea is so assuasive, it totally chills me out.

figurative His words were like an assuasive balm for her wounded soul.

Grammatical Forms of assuasive

past tense

assuaged

plural

assuasives

comparative

more assuasive

superlative

most assuasive

present tense

assuades

future tense

will assuade

perfect tense

has assuaded

continuous tense

is assuading

singular

assuasive

positive degree

assuasive

infinitive

to assuade

gerund

assuading

participle

assuaded

Origin and Evolution of assuasive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'assuasive' originated from the Latin word 'assuasivus' which means soothing or calming.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'assuasive' has retained its original meaning of soothing or calming, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything that alleviates or eases discomfort or tension.