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- [kuh n-vin-sing]
- /kənˈvɪn sɪŋ/
- /kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vin-sing]
- /kənˈvɪn sɪŋ/
Definitions of convincing word
- adjective convincing If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine. 3
- adjective convincing credible or plausible 3
- adjective convincing persuading by evidence or argument 3
- adjective convincing causing one to feel sure or to believe or agree; persuading as by evidence; cogent 3
- adjective convincing persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features. 1
- adjective convincing appearing worthy of belief; plausible: The excuse was not convincing. 1
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Origin of convincing
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; convince + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Convincing
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adjective
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convincing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convincing
adj convincing
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
adjective convincing
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
Antonyms for convincing
adj convincing
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- unbelievable — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- undependable — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
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