convincingly

UK: kənˈvɪnsɪŋli | US: kənˈvɪnsɪŋli

Definition
  1. adv. in a manner that persuades or makes someone believe something

  2. adv. in a way that is clearly true or logical

Structure
convince <to persuade>ing <present participle>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "convincingly" derives from the Latin convincere ("to overcome, prove wrong"), combining con- (intensive) + vincere ("to conquer"). Over time, "convince" evolved to mean "to persuade by argument or evidence." The suffix -ing forms the present participle, and -ly converts it into an adverb, creating a term that describes the act of persuading effectively. The progression reflects a shift from physical conquest to intellectual persuasion.

Examples
  1. She argued convincingly for the new policy.

  2. The lawyer presented the evidence convincingly in court.

  3. He spoke so convincingly that everyone agreed with his plan.

  4. The data supports the theory convincingly.

  5. The actor portrayed the character convincingly.