convincing

con·vinc·ing

adj \kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ\

Definition of CONVINCING

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>

— con·vinc·ing·ly \-siŋ-lē\ adverb

— con·vinc·ing·ness noun

Examples of CONVINCING

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

First Known Use of CONVINCING

1624

Related to CONVINCING

Synonyms: compelling, conclusive, cogent, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling

Antonyms: inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Related Words: authoritative, definitive; sound, valid, well-founded; important, significant, weighty; material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms: groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant; immaterial, irrelevant; feeble, weak

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