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convincing

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con·vinc·ing  (kn-vnsng)
adj.
1. Serving to convince: a convincing argument; a convincing manner.
2. Believable; plausible: a convincing story. See Synonyms at valid.
con·vincing·ly adv.
con·vincing·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.convincing - causing one to believe the truth of something; "a convincing story"; "a convincing manner"
persuasive - intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument"
unconvincing, flimsy - not convincing; "unconvincing argument"; "as unconvincing as a forced smile"
convincing
adjective persuasive, credible, conclusive, incontrovertible, telling, likely, powerful, impressive, probable, plausible, cogent << OPPOSITE unconvincing
Translations
convincing [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ] adj → convincente
convincing [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ] convince adj → persuasif/ive, convaincant(e)
convincing [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ] convince adj → überzeugend
convincing [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ] adj → convincente


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John Dolittle's friends are convincing because their creator never forces them to desert their own characteristics.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Lofting, Hugh View in context
Again, the poet should work out his play, to the best of his power, with appropriate gestures; for those who feel emotion are most convincing through natural sympathy with the characters they represent; and one who is agitated storms, one who is angry rages, with the most life-like reality.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
Then shall we try to find some way of convincing him, if we can, that he is saying what is not true?
The Republic by Plato View in context
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