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convincing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

convincing means: Making you believe that something is true, real, or worth accepting.

adjective

MAKES YOU BELIEVEB2

Making you believe that something is true, real, or worth accepting.

  • Her explanation was convincing.
  • He gave a convincing performance as a nervous teacher.
  • Can you offer a more convincing reason?

Similar words: persuasive, believable

Opposites: unconvincing

Common phrases: convincing argument, convincing performance, sound convincing

STRONG PROOFB2

Strong enough to show clearly that something is true.

  • We need convincing proof.
  • The study provided convincing evidence of a link.
  • These results are less convincing than the earlier findings.

Similar words: conclusive, compelling

Opposites: inconclusive

Common phrases: convincing evidence, convincing proof

Questions about convincing

What does convincing mean?

Making you believe that something is true, real, or worth accepting.

What is convincing in other languages?

Türkçe: ikna edici · Español: convincente · Français: convaincant · Deutsch: überzeugend · Italiano: convincente · 日本語: 説得力のある

How do you pronounce convincing?

It is pronounced /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/.

How do you use convincing in a sentence?

Her explanation was convincing. He gave a convincing performance as a nervous teacher.

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