convincing

[kuhn-vin-sing]

adjective

1. persuading or assuring by argument or evidence.

   They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.

2. appearing worthy of belief; plausible.

   The excuse was not convincing.

Other Word Forms

• convincingly adverb
• convincingness noun
• half-convincing adjective
• half-convincingly adverb
• unconvincing adjective
• unconvincingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of convincing¹

First recorded in 1605–15; convince + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Her parents were impressed, but convincing them was the easy part.

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Wendy and her husband, who are speaking out to warn others, said the scammers were so convincing and claimed they were from the Metropolitan Police.

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The Catholic Church has not taken an official position on the shroud’s veracity, but the exhibit’s organizers find the evidence for its divine provenance convincing and hope others will too.

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He said investment scams, like the one involving Mr Rushe, often involve fake companies that look "incredibly convincing" and, in one instance, even sponsor a national football team.

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And no impersonator, however convincing the outfit, will do.

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