convincing

Definition

  • adjective: causing someone to believe that something is true or certain
  • adjective: satisfying or assuring by argument or proof
  • synonyms: cogent, potent, satisfactory

Examples

  • She argued 'convincingly' [='persuasively'] that more money should be given to public schools.

  • There is no 'convincing' evidence to support his theory.

  • Your argument/story isn't very 'convincing'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We stop fighting our enemies, the world will die. What of it? Then it'll be out of its misery. You know how you sound? Like a man who's convincing himself of something he doesn't believe. Each of us has a destiny. For good or for evil. I get the point. I wonder if you do. (..)
    1942 Casablanca