Convinced

/kənˈvɪn(t)st/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Having been persuade or assured of something.

She was convinced that the project would be successful after seeing the detailed plan.

To have made someone believe something.

The lawyer convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

To be firmly persuaded or assured.

He was convinced that he was right, despite the evidence to the contrary.

adjective

Having been persuaded.

The convinced voters supported the candidate wholeheartedly.

From Middle English 'convince', from Old French 'convencier', from Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to conquer, overcome'.

convinced of

Having a firm belief in something.

be convinced

To reach a strong belief or certainty.

convinced me

Influenced me to accept a belief or idea.

convince

To persuade someone to believe or do something.

conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion.

convincedly

In a manner that shows no doubt or uncertainty.

sold on

I'm sold on the idea of going to the beach this weekend.

in the bag

Once he explained it, I was in the bag for the new project.