convincing

/kən,vinsiɳ/

Thân thiện

He gave a convincing presentation to the board.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Causing one to believe that something is true or real: A "convincing" argument, story, or piece of evidence is one that makes you feel certain that it is correct or true.
   • Persuasive and effective: A "convincing" manner, performance, or victory is one that is powerful and leaves little doubt about its quality or success.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The lawyer presented a convincing case to the jury.
  • She gave a convincing explanation for her absence.
  • The actor's portrayal of grief was deeply convincing.
  • The team secured a convincing 5-0 win.

Advanced Usage

• "To be convincing": To have the quality of making others believe you.
  • To be a good salesperson, you must be convincing.
• "Find something convincing": To judge something as persuasive or believable.
  • I didn't find his excuse at all convincing.

Variants and Related Words

• Convince (verb): To make someone believe that something is true.
  • He tried to convince me to change my mind.
• Convincingly (adverb): In a persuasive manner.
  • She argued her point convincingly.
• Convincingness (noun): The quality of being convincing.
  • The convincingness of the evidence was undeniable.

Synonyms

• Persuasive: Good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
• Compelling: Evoking interest or attention in a powerfully irresistible way.
• Cogent: (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
• Plausible: (Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

Antonyms

• Unconvincing: Failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid.
• Implausible: (Of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.
• Weak: Not convincing or forceful.

Related Phrases

• A convincing win/victory: A win by a large margin or in a dominant manner that leaves no doubt about the superiority of the winner.
  • The champion retained his title with a convincing victory.
• Sound convincing: To appear or seem persuasive when speaking.
  • You need to sound convincing during your presentation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. causing one to believe the truth of something
   • a convincing story
   • a convincing manner