überzeugt
Translation
convinced, persuaded, certain
Examples
Ich bin von seiner Idee überzeugt.
I am convinced by his idea.
Er ist ein überzeugter Vegetarier.
He is a convinced vegetarian.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) überzeugt sein to be convinced of sth. I am convinced of your honesty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sicher, gewiss; Antonyms: unsicher, zweifelnd
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'überzeugen' (to convince). It describes the state of *being* convinced.
Memory Tips
'überzeugt' (convinced) is the result of an 'überzeugend' (convincing) argument. One describes the person, the other describes the argument.