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convincing

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ]

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Learn how to use convincing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “persuasion”

(adjective) when something is able to make you believe it or see it as true. If someone tells a story or shares an idea in a way that feels real and makes sense, it's convincing.

Example

The speaker gave a convincing argument that made everyone think carefully about their choices.

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Her explanation was not convincing; many people still had doubts about the topic.

Example

Do you think his reasons were convincing enough to change her mind?

Context: “persuasion”

(noun) the act of making someone believe something. It's like when you try to make a friend agree with you about a game or a movie.

Example

His convincing helped her see that the plan was better than she thought.

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The convincing failed because she was already set on her own idea.

Example

Was your convincing good enough to change their opinion?

How to pronounce convincing

Pronunciation: [kənˈvɪnsɪŋ]

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