convincing

[kuhn-vin-sing] / kənˈvɪn sɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

persuasive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic cogent conclusive credible impressive plausible powerful probable reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying solid telling trustworthy

STRONG

moving sound swaying

WEAK

acceptable believeable dependable faithful hopeful incontrovertible likely possible presumable rational trusty valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impotent improbable ineffective insignificant unbelievable undependable unimportant unlikely unreasonable unreliable untrustworthy weak

WEAK

doubtful dubious incredible unconvincing unpersuasive

Example Sentences

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AC Milan closed the gap on city rivals Inter at the top of Serie A with a convincing 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday.

From Barron's

But the company’s real challenge now is convincing customers that a burrito is still worth the price—and getting them back into its existing restaurants.

From Barron's

Department of Defense and military organizations around the world, is not only making money from its artificial-intelligence expertise but also convincing companies, governments, and investors that it can do so at scale.

From Barron's

I’ve spent almost three months convincing him to let me move.

From Literature

He began at 13 in Northampton's 41-21 win over Bath in December, scoring a hat-trick opposite Ollie Lawrence, one of his main rivals for the spot, to make a convincing case for a Test place.

From BBC

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