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Persuasive vs Acceptable - What's the difference?

persuasive | acceptable | Related terms |

Persuasive is a related term of acceptable.


As adjectives the difference between persuasive and acceptable

is that persuasive is able to persuade; convincing while acceptable is capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable'' present, one ''acceptable to us.

persuasive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • able to persuade; convincing
  • acceptable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable'' present, one ''acceptable to us.
  • Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
  • Antonyms

    * unacceptable * inacceptable

    Derived terms

    * acceptableness * acceptably