Word
convincing
Phoneticscon·vinc·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
UK/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Definitions
01persuasive or believable
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. making you believe that something is true or right.
adj. capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real through effective argument or evidence.
日本語:有力※
“The lawyer gave a convincing argument that his client was innocent.”
“Despite the lack of physical evidence, the witness provided a convincing account of the events that swayed the jury's final decision.”
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02persuading someone
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of making someone believe or do something.
v. the present participle of 'convince', used to describe the ongoing process of persuading an audience or individual.
“She is currently convincing her parents to let her study abroad next year.”
“Convincing the board to approve such a radical restructuring required months of careful negotiation and data presentation.”
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03the process of persuasion
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. the process of making someone agree with you or believe something.
n. the act or process of persuading someone; often used in more formal or academic contexts to describe the mechanism of belief change.
“The convincing of the public took a lot of time and many advertisements.”
“The successful convincing of the electorate depended less on policy details than on the candidate's personal charisma and delivery.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “convincing” in context.
Verb
01. find the story convincing
“Most critics did not find the story convincing due to its many plot holes.”
verb + noun + adj
02. sound convincing
“You need to sound convincing when you pitch your idea to the investors tomorrow.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. convincing argument
“The lawyer presented a convincing argument that persuaded the jury of his client's innocence.”
adj + noun
04. convincing evidence
“There is no convincing evidence to suggest that the new policy will actually improve the economy.”
adj + noun
05. convincing win
“After a convincing win in the semi-finals, the team is confident about the championship.”
adj + noun
06. entirely convincing
“I found his explanation for being late to the meeting entirely convincing.”
adv + adj
07. convincing overwhelming
Real-World Examples
“Therefore, any sense of understanding, connection or empathy – however convincing – is simulated, not real .” “The Battle of Trenton proved to be a turning point in the war, convincing the colonists that their army could more than hold its own against the enemy.” “The mystery here is not who, but why, and the book cannot supply a convincing answer.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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