be convincing

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

to be believable or persuasive

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Examples (10)

  • Her excuse for being late wasn't very convincing.
  • If the evidence is convincing, they will win the case.
  • The politician's promises have never been particularly convincing.
  • His argument needs to be more convincing to persuade the board.
  • The data presented was sufficiently convincing to secure funding.
  • Do you think his testimony will be convincing enough for the jury?
  • Despite his confidence, his performance as the hero was far from convincing.
  • Your explanation had better be convincing, or you'll be in serious trouble.
  • The sales pitch was so convincing that we signed the contract immediately.
  • For a scientific theory to be accepted, its proof must be convincing.