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- Dictionaryconvinced/kənˈvɪnst/
adjective
- 1. completely certain about something: "she was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives"
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to persuade someone or make someone certain: convince someone of something He managed to convince the jury of his innocence. [ + (that) ] It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight. [ + to infinitive ] I hope this will convince you to change your mind. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
certain: My boyfriend says I'd like going on a camping trip, but I'm not convinced. [ + (that) ] I'm convinced (that) she is lying. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. certain about something. certain I feel certain that this change will be for the best.
a. : to overcome by argument. b. : overpower, overcome. 3. obsolete : demonstrate, prove. convincer noun. Synonyms. argue. bring around. convert. gain. get.
Convinced definition: moved by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action. See examples of CONVINCED used in a sentence.
Definition of convinced adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Convince means to talk someone into something, or win someone over. A person convinces by making an argument—you can convince your parents to let you go to the movies by promising you'll do all your homework the next day. A thing can convince as well. The cash prize convinced me to enter the contest.
When we are convinced of something, we really, sincerely believe it. We think it's true. For example, if someone told you the President used to live underground as a mole person, I hope you wouldn't be convinced too easily.
