cogent

Definitions

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Appealing forcibly to the mind or reason; relevant and to the point.

Examples

The lawyer presented a cogent argument that convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

He provided a cogent explanation for why the project had fallen behind schedule.

Synonyms

convincing compelling persuasive logical sound valid potent

Antonyms

unconvincing weak illogical invalid incoherent flawed unpersuasive