CONVINCING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONVINCING?

Need another word that means the same as “convincing”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “convincing” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Convincing” are: cogent, persuasive, powerful, potent, strong, forceful, compelling, irresistible, telling, conclusive, incontrovertible, unanswerable, incontestable, unassailable, decisive, impressive, emphatic, resounding

Convincing as an Adjective

Definitions of "Convincing" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “convincing” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Causing one to believe the truth of something.
• Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.
• (of a victory or a winner) leaving no margin of doubt; clear.

Synonyms of "Convincing" as an adjective (18 Words)

cogent	(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. A cogent argument.
compelling	Tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument. The temptation to give up was compelling.
conclusive	(of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. A conclusive 5 O win.
decisive	Settling an issue; producing a definite result. The archers played a decisive part in the victory.
emphatic	(of a word or syllable) bearing the stress. An emphatic no.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. Forceful measures.
impressive	Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome. An impressive ceremony.
incontestable	Not able to be disputed.
incontrovertible	Not able to be denied or disputed. Incontrovertible proof.
irresistible	Impossible to resist; overpowering. What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object.
persuasive	Intended or having the power to induce action or belief. Persuasive eloquence.
potent	Having or wielding force or authority. Providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons.
powerful	Of a person possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. Powerful drugs.
resounding	Unmistakable; emphatic. A resounding smack across the face.
strong	Strong and sure. Strong medicine.
telling	Disclosing unintentionally. A telling presentation.
unanswerable	Unable to be answered. Unanswerable questions concerning our own mortality.
unassailable	Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. An unassailable lead.

Usage Examples of "Convincing" as an adjective

• There is no convincing evidence that advertising influences total alcohol consumption.
• A convincing manner.
• Wales cruised to a convincing win over Ireland.
• A convincing story.

Associations of "Convincing" (30 Words)

apparent	Clearly visible or understood; obvious. It became apparent that he was talented.
assure	Assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence. We guarantee to assure your life.
assured	Protected against discontinuance or change. An assured tenancy.
believable	Able to be believed; credible. A drama that lacks believable characters.
brainwash	Submit to brainwashing indoctrinate forcibly. People are brainwashed into believing family life is the best.
certain	Certain to occur destined or inevitable Benjamin Franklin. His fate is certain.
clarify	Melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids. Clarify the mystery surrounding her death.
cogent	(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. They put forward cogent arguments for British membership.
conciliation	The state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled. There was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed.
convince	Persuade (someone) to do something. Robert s expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence.
credible	Appearing to merit belief or acceptance. A credible threat.
dependable	Consistent in performance or behavior. A dependable worker.
eloquence	Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. His eloquence attracted a large congregation.
foolproof	Incapable of going wrong or being misused. Foolproof this appliance.
glib	Artfully persuasive in speech. A glib tongue.
grandiloquence	High-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation.
indoctrinate	Teach doctrines to; teach uncritically. The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples.
indubitable	Impossible to doubt; unquestionable. An indubitable truth.
obvious	Predictable and lacking in subtlety. Obvious errors.
persuade	Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. The cost of the manor s restoration persuaded them to take in guests.
persuasion	The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Monica needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left.
persuasive	Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. An informative and persuasive speech.
persuasively	In a persuasive manner. He argues persuasively against nationalism.
persuasiveness	The power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty.
reliable	A reliable person or thing. The supporting cast includes old reliables like Mitchell.
rhetoric	Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking. Mere rhetoric.
suasion	Persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion. The clearing banks found the use of both moral suasion and direct controls particularly irksome.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. A sure way to distinguish the two.
telling	Producing a strong effect. A telling argument against this theory.
unmistakable	Not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive. The unmistakable sound of his laughter.