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Synonyms for convinced


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuhn-vins
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪns



Définition of convinced

Origin :
  • 1520s, "to overcome in argument," from Latin convincere "to overcome decisively," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + vincere "to conquer" (see victor). Meaning "to firmly persuade" is from c.1600. Related: Convinced; convincing; convincingly.
  • adj converted
Example sentences :
  • This convinced me that the cart belonged to Mr. Gosse, who I knew had returned.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • How my heart rises at her preference of them to me, when she is convinced of their injustice to me!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "But that way was so exciting," she urged, not at all convinced.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • When I say that I am convinced of these things I speak with too much pride.
  • Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
  • I am convinced of it by the manner in which he spoke of her.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • Lieut. Rodgers was convinced that this method was too risky and that some other must be devised.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • He was convinced by what she told him that both Lloyd and her mother were unduly alarmed.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • I had hastened forward, convinced that my aid and protection were direly needed.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • I am convinced that he would, as he said, let his hand be cut off to save my life.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I hope I have convinced, I am sure I have made you blush, my dear, and that is some satisfaction.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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