ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Convincing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Convincing is an adjective meaning Effective as proof or evidence.

Meaning

Effective as proof or evidence.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of convince
  2. The process by which somebody is convinced.

Example Sentences

Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to win the trial.
Convincings depend on someone trying to do the convincing and someone who is supposed to be convinced.
While they have still only suffered one home defeat by Spurs in 19 years, this was not as convincing a victory as the scoreline suggests.

Word Forms

Synonyms for convincing

Depending on context, synonyms include plausible, persuasive, conclusive, credible, disenchanting, disillusioning.

Antonyms for convincing

Common opposites include unconvincing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include persuasive, credible, plausible, conclusive, disenchanting, disillusioning.

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