assuasive
/əˈsweɪsɪv
/adjective rare
Soothing or calming: trombone and piano combine in a tone at once astringent and oddly assuasive...
- Conroy's essay is graceful and lapidary and attractive and assuasive.
- Cello, saxophone, contra-bass, viola, trombone and piano converse in a tone at once astringent and oddly assuasive.
- He should be praised for this, but such an occasional action may no longer serve as assuasive.
Origin
Early 18th century: formed after the pattern of assuage and persuasive.