convincing
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: convincings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Effective as proof or evidence.
Adjective
Examples
Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to win the trial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process by which somebody is convinced.
Noun
Examples
Convincings depend on someone trying to do the convincing and someone who is supposed to be convinced.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “convincing” mean?
Effective as proof or evidence.
Is “convincing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.