convincing

[US]/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
[UK]/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. believable; persuasive
n. persuasiveness

Phrases & Collocations

convincing performance

convincing evidence

Example Sentences

a convincing argument; a convincing manner.

they spoke with convincing honesty about their fears.

they won by a convincing 17-point margin.

a convincing display of military might.

a false but convincing exhibition of concern for smaller nations.

Compulsion will never result in convincing them.

a convincing story.See Synonyms at valid

there is no convincing evidence that advertising influences total alcohol consumption.

to make the detective's character convincing, she did extensive research with the CID.

Wales cruised to a convincing win over Ireland.

This argument seems convincing, but is easily overturned.

he made the series of fictions cohere into a convincing sequence.

the principles of quantum theory hold the field as the convincing account of the physics of the microworld.

By convincing me that no good could come of staying, he persuaded me to leave.

With these microtome, MICROM sets new standards concerning quality, ergonomy with an optimum of operator comfort and convincing price/performance ratio.

Real-world Examples

It is, admittedly, a pretty convincing pitch.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American May 2019 Collection

It sounds like you need some convincing, Rob!

Source: 6 Minute English

Okay, so Preston still needs a little convincing.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Well, I hope that little demonstration was convincing.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Most of the drivers didn't need much convincing.

Source: New York Times

Ben does not seem very convincing.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

But he was not convincing enough.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

There are obstacles ahead not least convincing a skeptical public.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

Yes, she was very convincing, self-assured, but not arrogant.

Source: British Council Learning Tips

" We hear she was quite convincing."

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

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