convincing
con·vinc·ing / kənˈvinsing/ • adj. capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real: there is no convincing evidence that advertising influences total alcohol consumption. ∎ (of a victory or a winner) leaving no margin of doubt; clear.DERIVATIVES: con·vinc·ing·ly adv.
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