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convincing

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    able to persuade someone to believe or agree with something

    - "The speaker was very convincing in his argument."
    - "The evidence was convincing enough to prove their guilt."
  • adjective

    making a persuasive or convincing impression

    - "The salesperson's convincing demeanor helped close the deal."
    - "Her powerful and convincing performance won her the lead role."

Synonyms

assure , convert , persuade , satisfy , win over
Rhymes
Words rhyming with convincing
persuading , convincing-sending , endearing
Variants
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convincing , convincingly , convincingness , convincingnesses , convince , convinced , convincer , convincers , convinces
Forms
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convincingly, more convincing, most convincing


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'convaincre', meaning 'to convince, persuade'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded persuasive speech was delivered by Demosthenes in ancient Greece, lasting over 12 hours.

  2. The term 'convincing' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to persuade or convince someone of something'.


Related Concepts
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  1. persuasion: The process of using reason or emotion to influence someone's beliefs or actions.

  2. argument: A series of reasons or facts presented in support of a particular view or position.


Culture
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Convincing has been used extensively in literature, particularly in legal and political contexts, to describe the power of persuasive speech or evidence. In art, it is often depicted as a visual representation of persuasion, such as a speaker holding up a mirror to reflect the truth to an audience.

How to Memorize "convincing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a speaker making a compelling argument, using gestures and tone to persuade an audience.
    - Imagine yourself in a courtroom, presenting evidence to convince a judge and jury.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'convincing' with the idea of persuasion and belief.
    - Think of a time when you were persuaded by someone's argument.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: C is for 'convincing' in arguments, P is for 'persuasive' impression.


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