Convincingly
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
Definitions
In a way that persuades or assures someone of the truth or validity of something.
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
In a way that causes someone to believe that something is true or real.
She argued her case convincingly, winning over the jury.
💡 Simply: When you explain something so well that everyone agrees with you, you're explaining it convincingly. Like when you *finally* convince your parents to let you stay up late.
👶 For kids: When you tell someone something and they believe you because you said it in a way that makes sense.
More Examples
The documentary presented a convincing portrayal of the events.
The actor portrayed the character convincingly, earning rave reviews.
How It's Used
"The lawyer presented the evidence convincingly."
"The politician argued convincingly for his policies."
From the verb 'convince' (late Middle English: from Latin convincere ‘prove conclusively’) + -ing + -ly. The word 'convince' has its roots in Latin, meaning to 'overcome' or 'conquer'.
The adverb 'convincingly' has evolved to consistently emphasize the impact of persuading someone to accept a belief or action. While it could be used in literature and in a historical sense, its function remains stable.
Memory tip
Think of a winning argument: if it's convincing, people believe it easily.