C2adverbformalacademiclanguage
US/ˈkoʊ.dʒənt.li/
UK/ˈkəʊ.dʒənt.li/
in a clear, logical and convincing way
In context
The lawyer argued cogently that the contract was never valid.
She explained her plan so cogently that nobody had any objections.
The report cogently sets out the risks of the new policy.
Words that go with cogently
verb + adverb
- argue cogentlyHe argued cogently against raising the fees.
- write cogentlyThe author writes cogently about climate policy.
- explain cogentlyThe teacher explained the theory cogently.
- speak cogentlyShe spoke cogently and without notes.
adverb + verb
- cogently putThe point was cogently put by the committee chair.
adverb + adjective
- cogently arguedIt is a cogently argued essay with strong evidence.