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convincingly

kuhn-VIHN-sihng-lee

Convincingly (adv) means In a way that persuades or is believable. Example: “The team won convincingly, three goals to nil.”

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In a way that persuades or is believable.
"The team won convincingly, three goals to nil."
"She argued convincingly that the plan was flawed."

How to use convincingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPersuasively, or by a clear margin.

Word forms

more convincingly comparative, most convincingly superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “convincingly” mean?

The word “convincingly” means in a way that persuades or is believable. In plain terms, persuasively, or by a clear margin.

How do you pronounce “convincingly”?

“Convincingly” is pronounced kuhn-VIHN-sihng-lee (/kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “convincingly” in a sentence?

Here is “convincingly” used in a sentence: “The team won convincingly, three goals to nil.”

What part of speech is “convincingly”?

“Convincingly” is an adverb.

Is “convincingly” a common word?

“Convincingly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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