convincing

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/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
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Able to persuade, seem real, or show a clear and decisive advantage.
Practice using convincing in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • A late goal turned a close match into a convincing success.
  • The film creates a convincing picture of life in the city.
  • His argument was clear but not fully convincing.
  • Her accent was surprisingly convincing.
  • The data became more convincing after the second study.

Similar words

lifelike
clear
believable
plausible
compelling
realistic
dominant
naturalplausible
sound

Meanings

Persuasive and believable

adjective
everyday
neutral
Able to make someone believe that something is true, right, likely, or worth accepting.

Examples

  • She gave a convincing explanation for the delay.
  • The report contains convincing evidence of fraud.
  • His argument was clear but not fully convincing.
  • The lawyer made a convincing case for dismissal.
  • There is no convincing reason to change the policy now.
  • The data became more convincing after the second study.

Similar words

persuasive
compelling
credible
cogent
plausible
strong
sound
telling

Realistic or natural

adjective
literary
neutral
Seeming real, natural, or true to life, especially in a performance, story, description, or imitation.

Examples

  • The actor gave a convincing performance as the detective.
  • The film creates a convincing picture of life in the city.
  • Her accent was surprisingly convincing.
  • The novel has a convincing sense of place.
  • The costume looked convincing from a distance.
  • The witness gave a calm and convincing account.

Similar words

realistic
believable
credibleplausible
authentic
lifelike
natural

Clear and decisive

adjective
sports
neutral
Used of a win, victory, or result that is strong enough to leave little doubt about who was better.

Examples

  • The team earned a convincing victory at home.
  • She finished the race with a convincing lead.
  • The champion made a convincing return after injury.
  • They needed a convincing win to reach the final.
  • The election produced a convincing result for the mayor.
  • A late goal turned a close match into a convincing success.

Similar words

decisive
clear
commanding
strong
emphatic
dominant
solid

Etymology

Formed from the verb convince plus -ing. Convince came through Latin convincere, meaning to overcome decisively, prove, or demonstrate, from com- "with, together" and vincere "to conquer". The adjective has been used in English since the early seventeenth century.

FAQ

What does convincing mean?

Convincing means able to make something seem true, right, believable, realistic, or clearly successful.

What is the difference between convincing and convinced?

Convincing describes the thing that persuades. Convinced describes the person who believes.

Can convincing describe an actor?

Yes. A convincing actor or performance feels believable and natural.

What is a convincing victory?

A convincing victory is a clear, strong win that leaves little doubt about who was better.

What are synonyms of convincing?

Common synonyms include persuasive, compelling, credible, plausible, and decisive, depending on the sense.

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