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.