convincing

adjective

con·vinc·ing kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ How to pronounce convincing (audio)

: satisfying or assuring by argument or proof

a convincing test of a new product

: having power to convince of the truth, rightness, or reality of something : plausible

told a convincing story

convincingly

kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ-lē How to pronounce convincing (audio)

adverb

convincingness noun

Example Sentences

Your argument isn't very convincing. They make a convincing case for reform. There is no convincing evidence to support his theory.

Recent Examples on the Web Republican candidates have some convincing to do among their base, as Democrats hold the early advantage in battleground Arizona.

Victoria Balara, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Blake Lively is on board with husband Ryan Reynolds' many ventures — even if some of them took a little convincing.

Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 My boss agreed after many rounds of discussion and some convincing.

Chris Lee, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But as far as resumes go, Carr has some convincing to do.

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 24 July 2022 After some convincing, Ferguson made the move to L.A. to open up shop with Crew.

Alex Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 After some convincing, that two weeks turned into Priscilla slowly moving to Elvis's Memphis estate, Graceland.

Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 24 June 2022 Adam's pajama look also came courtesy of Atelier Versace, a choice made for him by his future wife that took a little convincing.

Leena Kim, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 Back in the summer of 2018, Tyrone Johnson had some convincing to do.

Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2022 See More

convincing 1 of 3

adjective

as in compelling

having the power to persuade convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

compelling
conclusive
persuasive
telling
strong
cogent
decisive
satisfying
effective
valid
forceful
definitive
authoritative
important
sound
relevant
significant
pertinent
well-founded
material
weighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unconvincing
ineffective
inconclusive
indecisive
unpersuasive
shaky
unfounded
invalid
insignificant
uncompelling
unimportant
irrelevant
unsound
groundless
inconsequential
immaterial
weak
feeble

convincing

2 of 3

noun

as in persuading

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view

Synonyms & Similar Words

persuading
conversion
persuasion
inducing
inducement
coaxing
pressuring
urging
lobbying
suasion
seduction
influencing
tempting
wheedling
exhortation
prompting
swaying
entreaty
cajolery
cajolement
blandishment
brainwashing
overpersuasion

convincing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of convince

as in bringing

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise

Synonyms & Similar Words

persuading
bringing
satisfying
inducing
getting
urging
attracting
coaxing
arguing
moving
gaining
converting
enticing
prompting
seducing
luring
tempting
cajoling
selling
alluring
interesting
exhorting
influencing
wheedling
bringing around
beguiling
entreating
swaying
prevailing (on or upon)
talking (into)
brainwashing
discussing
winning (over)
debating
blandishing
drawing
conversing
inclining
overpersuading
leading on
fast-talking
disputing
blarneying
snowing
mooting
chewing over
hashing (over)
reasoning (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dissuading
discouraging
deterring
unselling

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of convincing are cogent, sound, telling, and valid. While all these words mean "having such force as to compel serious attention and usually acceptance," convincing suggests a power to overcome doubt, opposition, or reluctance to accept.

a convincing argument for welfare reform

In some situations, the words cogent and convincing are roughly equivalent. However, cogent may stress either weight of sound argument and evidence or lucidity of presentation.

the prosecutor's cogent summation won over the jury

While in some cases nearly identical to convincing, sound implies a basis of flawless reasoning or of solid grounds.

a sound proposal for reviving the economy

The synonyms telling and convincing are sometimes interchangeable, but telling stresses an immediate and crucial effect striking at the heart of a matter.

a telling example of bureaucratic waste

The words valid and convincing can be used in similar contexts, but valid implies being supported by objective truth or generally accepted authority.

a valid reason for being absent

a valid marriage

单词	convincing
释义	convincing adjective con·vinc·ing kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ 1 : satisfying or assuring by argument or proof a convincing test of a new product 2 : having power to convince of the truth, rightness, or reality of something : plausible told a convincing story convincingly kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ-lē adverb convincingness noun Synonyms cogent compelling conclusive decisive effective forceful persuasive satisfying strong telling See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Your argument isn't very convincing. They make a convincing case for reform. There is no convincing evidence to support his theory. Recent Examples on the Web Republican candidates have some convincing to do among their base, as Democrats hold the early advantage in battleground Arizona. Victoria Balara, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Blake Lively is on board with husband Ryan Reynolds' many ventures — even if some of them took a little convincing. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 My boss agreed after many rounds of discussion and some convincing. Chris Lee, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But as far as resumes go, Carr has some convincing to do. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 24 July 2022 After some convincing, Ferguson made the move to L.A. to open up shop with Crew. Alex Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 After some convincing, that two weeks turned into Priscilla slowly moving to Elvis's Memphis estate, Graceland. Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 24 June 2022 Adam's pajama look also came courtesy of Atelier Versace, a choice made for him by his future wife that took a little convincing. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 Back in the summer of 2018, Tyrone Johnson had some convincing to do. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition convincing adjective con·vinc·ing kən-ˈvin-siŋ : causing someone to believe or agree : persuasive convincing testimony convincing 1 of 3 adjective as in compelling having the power to persuade convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compelling conclusive persuasive telling strong cogent decisive satisfying effective valid forceful definitive authoritative important sound relevant significant pertinent well-founded material weighty Antonyms & Near Antonyms unconvincing ineffective inconclusive indecisive unpersuasive shaky unfounded invalid insignificant uncompelling unimportant irrelevant unsound groundless inconsequential immaterial weak feeble See More convincing 2 of 3 noun as in persuading the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view Synonyms & Similar Words persuading conversion persuasion inducing inducement coaxing pressuring urging lobbying suasion seduction influencing tempting wheedling exhortation prompting swaying entreaty cajolery cajolement blandishment brainwashing overpersuasion convincing 3 of 3 verb present participle of convince as in bringing to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise Synonyms & Similar Words persuading bringing satisfying inducing getting urging attracting coaxing arguing moving gaining converting enticing prompting seducing luring tempting cajoling selling alluring interesting exhorting influencing wheedling bringing around beguiling entreating swaying prevailing (on or upon) talking (into) brainwashing discussing winning (over) debating blandishing drawing conversing inclining overpersuading leading on fast-talking disputing blarneying snowing mooting chewing over hashing (over) reasoning (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissuading discouraging deterring unselling Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of convincing are cogent, sound, telling, and valid. While all these words mean "having such force as to compel serious attention and usually acceptance," convincing suggests a power to overcome doubt, opposition, or reluctance to accept. a convincing argument for welfare reform In some situations, the words cogent and convincing are roughly equivalent. However, cogent may stress either weight of sound argument and evidence or lucidity of presentation. the prosecutor's cogent summation won over the jury While in some cases nearly identical to convincing, sound implies a basis of flawless reasoning or of solid grounds. a sound proposal for reviving the economy The synonyms telling and convincing are sometimes interchangeable, but telling stresses an immediate and crucial effect striking at the heart of a matter. a telling example of bureaucratic waste The words valid and convincing can be used in similar contexts, but valid implies being supported by objective truth or generally accepted authority. a valid reason for being absent a valid marriage
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convincing

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