convincingly — In a manner that causes someone to believe that something is true or real; persuasively and believably.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a manner that causes someone to believe that something is true or real; persuasively and believably.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- The actor played the villain so convincingly that people avoided him on the street.
- She convincingly pretended to be sick to skip the math test.
- The scientist presented her research findings convincingly to the panel.
convincingly
ADVERB[/kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/]
In a manner that causes someone to believe that something is true or real; persuasively and believably.
In a manner that causes someone to believe that something is true or real; persuasively and believably.
He plays convincingly and winningly, while chips fall spinningly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to completely overcome or defeat'. The word evolved from the idea of conquering someone's mind with proof or arguments.
Breakdown
con- (completely/thoroughly) + vincere (to conquer/overcome) + -ing (present participle) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The actor played the villain so convincingly that people avoided him on the street.”
“She convincingly pretended to be sick to skip the math test.”
“The scientist presented her research findings convincingly to the panel.”
“He convincingly argued that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.”
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