All cogent synonyms
coΒ·gent
C c adj cogent
- forceful β full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- persuasive β able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- convincing β If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- compelling β A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- telling β having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
- weighty β having considerable weight; heavy; ponderous: a weighty bundle.
- apposite β Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed.
- apt β An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- conclusive β Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
- consequential β Consequential means the same as consequent.
- fitting β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- forcible β done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
- influential β having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- irresistible β not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
- meaningful β full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
- momentous β of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
- pertinent β pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- potent β (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
- powerful β physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- relevant β bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- satisfactory β giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- satisfying β to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- significant β important; of consequence.
- solid β having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
- sound β The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3β30 miles (5β48 km) wide.
- strong β having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- urgent β compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing: an urgent matter.
- valid β sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- well-grounded β based on good reasons; well-founded: His opposition to the scheme is well-grounded.
- puissant β powerful; mighty; potent.
- convictive β able or serving to convince or convict
- justified β to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
- suasive β the act of advising, urging, or attempting to persuade; persuasion.
adjective cogent
- clear β Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- lucid β easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
- logical β according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- rational β agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- coherent β If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- effective β adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.