Convincingly
[kuh n-vin-sing] /kənˈvɪn sɪŋ/
adjective
1.
persuading or assuring by argument or evidence:
They gave a convincing demonstration of the car’s safety features.
2.
appearing worthy of belief; plausible:
The excuse was not convincing.
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
adjective
1.
credible or plausible
2.
(mainly law) persuading by evidence or argument
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