convincing

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ (ame, mw)

convincing — adjective

  • convincingpositive
  • more convincingcomparative
  • most convincingsuperlative

1. Describes a statement, piece of evidence, or argument that gives you strong enou

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes a statement, piece of evidence, or argument that gives you strong enough reasons to feel sure that what it says is true or correct.

例句

Tariro presented a convincing argument that made the whole committee change its decision.

collocation: convincing argument

The detective searched for convincing proof but found nothing that connected the two cases.

collocation: convincing proof

同義詞
  • persuasive

    stronger emphasis on changing someone's mind or getting them to act; 'persuasive' often implies skill in communication

  • compelling

    even stronger — so convincing that you almost have no choice but to agree; often used for evidence or reasons

  • plausible

    weaker than 'convincing'; means something seems reasonable but may not be backed by solid proof

反義詞
  • unconvincing

    the direct opposite; not able to make you believe something is true

  • doubtful

    suggests that the truth of something is uncertain rather than disproved

文法句型

convincing + noun

be convincing

so convincing that …

用法筆記

Typically describes evidence, arguments, explanations, or reasons. Can also describe a person's manner or performance (e.g. 'a convincing speaker'), though this is less common than describing the evidence itself.

常見錯誤

❌He gave a convincing idea.
✅He gave a convincing argument.
💡'convincing' pairs more naturally with 'argument', 'evidence', 'proof', or 'explanation' than with 'idea'.

2. A convincing victory, win, or result is one in which the winning side is clearly

2.形容詞B2
釋義

A convincing victory, win, or result is one in which the winning side is clearly far stronger than its opponent, with a large margin that leaves no doubt about who was better.

例句

Andrés won by a convincing margin, taking nearly seventy percent of the vote.

collocation: convincing margin

The team's convincing victory in the final earned them a spot in the national championship.

collocation: convincing victory

同義詞
  • decisive

    emphasises that the result settled the contest with finality, though not necessarily by a large margin

  • resounding

    even stronger — suggests a triumph that is widely acknowledged and celebrated

  • landslide

    used almost exclusively for elections or votes; implies an extremely large majority

反義詞
  • narrow

    describes a win by a very small margin; the opposite of a convincing margin

  • close

    suggests the result could have gone either way

文法句型

convincing + noun

be convincing

用法筆記

Most commonly appears before the nouns victory, win, margin, or result. May also be used predicatively ('the margin was convincing'), though the attributive position is far more frequent.

常見錯誤

❌The team won a convincing game.
✅The team won a convincing victory.
💡'convincing' describes the margin or result, not the game or match itself.