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Definition convincing in British English

convincing adjective

adjective
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
1

something that is convincing makes you believe that it is true or persuades you to do something

Example

a convincing argument/explanation

Example

He will demand convincing evidence before he adopts a new theory.

Synonyms and related words
persuasive convincing unconvincing
1.1

someone who is convincing seems to be telling the truth or behaving in a natural way

Example

She was very convincing in the title role.

Synonyms and related words
persuasive convincing unconvincing
2

a convincing win is one in which one team or player beats another easily

Example

They won by a convincing margin of seven goals to two.

Synonyms and related words
against the run of play comfortable competitive
Definition convincing in British English