adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a convincing manner; † a. so as to overcome, refute, prove or demonstrate (obs.); b. so as to convince or produce internal conviction.

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1641.  ‘Smectymnuus,’ Answ., § 16 (1653), 66. That … which others have convincingly and meritoriously opposed.

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1651.  Baxter, Inf. Bapt., 119. When a Minister shall deal with them for their sins convincingly.

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1774.  P. Parsons, Newmarket, II. 117. He felt it convincingly.

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1881.  J. Hawthorne, Fort. Fool, I. xi. He reasoned, convincingly enough.

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