What does convincing mean?
Definitions for convincing
kənˈvɪn sɪŋcon·vinc·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
convincingadjective
causing one to believe the truth of something
"a convincing story"; "a convincing manner"
Wiktionary
convincingadjective
Effective as proof or evidence.
Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to convince the judge.
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convincing
Convincing refers to causing someone to believe firmly in the truth of something or to agree with a particular perspective, argument, or course of action, often through persuasion or demonstration of evidence or reasoning. It suggests the ability to remove any doubts or skepticism effectively.
Webster Dictionary
Convincing
of Convince
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Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'convincing' in Adjectives Frequency: #893
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of convincing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of convincing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of convincing in a Sentence
The prosecution now has a more difficult case in convincing a jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin Lloyd, while there remains incriminating evidence, such as video of Hernandez the night of the murder and an inexplicable use of a cleaning service at Hernandez's home, the loss of Odin Lloyd's text messages is a significant blow to the prosecution.
The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: 'that God governs in the affairs of men.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?
While Democrats attempt to undermine Brian Kemp's convincing victory seven days ago, we remain confident in the local elections officials who are certifying the results.
If you get people from this jury, on the prosecution side, who are skeptical that this is even a crime, then you're going to have a doubly difficult job of convincing them that race was the motivating factor for the death, they're going to be hostile to the case from the beginning.
Oh too convincing - dangerously dear - In woman's eye the unanswerable tear
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- убеди́теленBulgarian
- convincentCatalan, Valencian
- přesvědčivýCzech
- vakuuttavaFinnish
- probant, convaincantFrench
- so-chredjalManx
- משכנע, משכנעתHebrew
- concludenteItalian
- convincentePortuguese
- convingătorRomanian
- убеди́тельныйRussian
- uvjèrljivSerbo-Croatian
- övertygandeSwedish
- 令人信服的Chinese
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