Definition of convincing

"convincing" in the verb sense

1. convert, win over, convince

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

"He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

"convincing" in the adjective sense

1. convincing

causing one to believe the truth of something

"a convincing story"

"a convincing manner"

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Quotations for convincing

Gravity is more suggestive than convincing. [ Douglas Jerrold ]

Arguments are to be avoided; they are always vulgar and often convincing. [ Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest ]

It is an impudent kind of sorcery to attempt to blind us with the smoke without convincing us that the fire has existed. [ Junius ]

Impulse is, after all, the best linguist; its logic, if not conformable to Aristotle, cannot fail to be most convincing. [ Thoreau ]

Gentle words, quiet words, are after all, the most powerful words. They are more convincing, more compelling, more prevailing. [ Washington Gladden ]

Logic is the art of convincing us of some truth; and eloquence a gift of the mind, which makes us master of the heart and spirit of others; which enables us to inspire them with, or persuade them of whatever we please. [ Bruyere ]

convincing in Scrabble®

The word convincing is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters convincing:

CONVINCING
(198)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

coining, conning, voicing

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word convincing

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In convincing

CONVINCING
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convincing in Words With Friends™

The word convincing is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 25

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters convincing:

CONVINCING
(351)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

coining, conning, voicing

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word convincing

CONVINCING
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In convincing

CONVINCING
(351)
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(315)
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(210)
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Words within the letters of convincing

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