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convincing

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
con · vin · cing kən · ˈvɪn · sɪŋ
English Definition
adj. able to make someone believe that something is true
中文释义
令人信服的
Significado en Español
convincente
한국어 뜻
설득력 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuyết phục
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Example Sentence

He gave a convincing explanation for his absence.

他对自己的缺席给出了令人信服的解释。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “convincing”:

  1. A dubious
  2. B doubtful
  3. C unconvincing
  4. D persuasive
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D — persuasive. “convincing” means adj. able to make someone believe that something is true

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her excuse was so ______ that even the strict teacher fully believed it.

  1. A doubtful
  2. B weak
  3. C flimsy
  4. D convincing
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D — convincing. “convincing” means adj. able to make someone believe that something is true

Common questions about “convincing”

What does “convincing” mean?

convincing — adj. able to make someone believe that something is true. In Chinese: 令人信服的.

How do you pronounce “convincing”?

convincing is pronounced /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · vin · cing.

How do you use “convincing” in a sentence?

He gave a convincing explanation for his absence. (他对自己的缺席给出了令人信服的解释。)

What are synonyms for “convincing”?

persuasive, compelling, credible — all close in meaning to convincing (adj. able to make someone believe that something is true).

Is “convincing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. convincing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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