Convincing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ con·vinc·ing

Meaning & Definition of Convincing

Convincing (adjective)

  1. satisfying or assuring by argument or proof
  2. having power to convince of the truth, rightness, or reality of something, plausible

Convincing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having the power to persuade

    "convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused"

    similar: cogent, compelling, conclusive, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling
    related: authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant
    opposite: inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive
    near: groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak

Convincing (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action

    "it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view"

    similar: conversion, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion
    related: blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion

Convincing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

    "we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise"

    similar: arguing, bringing, bringing around, converting, gaining, getting, inducing, moving, persuading, prevailing (on or upon), satisfying, talking (into), winning (over)
    related: blandishing, blarneying, cajoling, coaxing, entreating, exhorting, fast-talking, urging, wheedling, alluring, beguiling, leading on, luring, seducing, snowing, tempting, brainwashing, overpersuading, inclining, influencing, prompting, selling, swaying, attracting, drawing, enticing, interesting, chewing over, conversing, debating, discussing, disputing, hashing (over), mooting, reasoning (with)
    near: deterring, discouraging, dissuading, unselling

Related Entry: Convince (verb)

Convince is a different word from Convincing. The synonyms below are for convince, not for convincing.

  1. to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

    "we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise"

    similar: argue, bring, bring around, convert, gain, get, induce, move, persuade, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)
    related: blandish, blarney, cajole, coax, entreat, exhort, fast-talk, urge, wheedle, allure, beguile, lead on, lure, seduce, snow, tempt, brainwash, overpersuade, incline, influence, prompt, sell, sway, attract, draw, entice, interest, chew over, converse, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), moot, reason (with)
    near: deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convincing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convincing:

cogent, compelling, conclusive, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling, conversion, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, arguing, bringing, bringing around, converting, gaining, getting, moving, prevailing (on or upon), talking (into), winning (over)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Convincing

Words with the opposite meaning of Convincing:

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Related Words for Convincing

authoritative, definitive, sound, valid, well-founded, important, significant, weighty, material, pertinent, relevant, blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion, blandishing, blarneying

Near Antonyms of Convincing

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, irrelevant, feeble, weak, deterring, discouraging, dissuading, unselling

Word Forms of Convincing

Derived words: convincingly (adverb), convincingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Convincing

First known use: 1624

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Convincing

Frequently Asked Questions about Convincing

What does "Convincing" mean?

"Convincing" means satisfying or assuring by argument or proof. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: satisfying or assuring by argument or proof. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Convincing"?

Other words for "Convincing" include cogent, compelling, conclusive, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive and satisfying. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convincing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convincing"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convincing". Common alternatives include cogent, compelling, conclusive, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong and telling.

What is the opposite of "Convincing"?

Antonyms of "Convincing" include inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing and unpersuasive. Near antonyms include groundless, invalid, shaky and unfounded.

How do you use "Convincing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convincing" in a sentence: "convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused"; "it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view"; "we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise".

Is "Convincing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convincing" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Convincing" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Convincing" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Convincing"?

"Convincing" is pronounced /kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as con·vinc·ing.