Evinced: meaning, definitions and examples

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evinced

 

[ɪˈvɪnst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

showing evidence

To evince means to reveal or show something, particularly a feeling or quality. It is often used in contexts where a person displays or makes clear their emotions or thoughts distinctly.

Synonyms

demonstrate, exhibit, reveal, show.

Examples of usage

  • Her smile evinced her happiness.
  • He evinced a strong desire to succeed.
  • The results evinced a significant improvement.
  • The letter evinced his deep love for her.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'evincere', meaning to overcome or to show conclusively.
  • It first appeared in English in the late 16th century, primarily associated with demonstrating truth.

Legal Context

  • In legal terms, evinced evidence is crucial for establishing facts in court.
  • The clarity of evidence presented can significantly impact the outcome of a legal case.

Literature

  • Authors often use this term to indicate that characters reveal their thoughts and emotions throughout a narrative.
  • In poetry and prose, evinced feelings can create a deeper connection between readers and characters.

Psychology

  • The way someone evinces their feelings can indicate their emotional state and improve communication.
  • Understanding body language can help to see emotions that are evinced but not verbally expressed.

Art

  • In art, emotions can be evinced through colors and shapes, showing what the artist feels without words.
  • Critics often analyze how an artist evinces themes like love or sorrow in their work, reflecting deeper meanings.

Translations

Translations of the word "evinced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evidenciado

🇮🇳 प्रकट किया

🇩🇪 bewiesen

🇮🇩 ditunjukkan

🇺🇦 виявлений

🇵🇱 wykazany

🇯🇵 示された

🇫🇷 évidé

🇪🇸 evidenciado

🇹🇷 gösterilen

🇰🇷 입증된

🇸🇦 مُظهر

🇨🇿 prokázaný

🇸🇰 preukázaný

🇨🇳 显示的

🇸🇮 dokazan

🇮🇸 sýndur

🇰🇿 көрсетілген

🇬🇪 აჩვენა

🇦🇿 göstərilən

🇲🇽 evidenciado

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,213, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.