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- Dictionarycompelling/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: "his eyes were strangely compelling" Similar Opposite
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COMPELLING definition: 1. If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so…. Learn more.
a. : forceful. a compelling personality. a compelling desire. b. : demanding attention. for compelling reasons. The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. c. : convincing. no compelling evidence. compellingly adverb. Synonyms. cogent. conclusive. convincing. decisive. effective. forceful. persuasive. satisfying.
Compelling definition: tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. See examples of COMPELLING used in a sentence.
Compelling means attractive, or irresistible, or really, really convincing. You know your argument for backpacking across Europe is compelling when your parents not only let you go but also pay for all your expenses.
compelling (rather formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention: Her latest book makes compelling reading. stimulating full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic:
A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
COMPELLING definition: 1. very exciting or interesting and making you want to watch, listen, etc: 2. If a reason…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'compelling' 1. A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done. [...] 2. If you describe something such as a movie or book, or someone's appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting. [...] More.
compelling. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English com‧pel‧ling /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ adjective 1 → compelling reason/argument/case etc 2 very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention His life makes a compelling story. see thesaurus at interesting 3 → compelling need/desire/urge (to do something) —compellingly ...
Define compelling. compelling synonyms, compelling pronunciation, compelling translation, English dictionary definition of compelling. adj. 1. Urgently requiring attention: a host of compelling socioeconomic problems. 2. Drivingly forceful: compelling ambition and egotism. American...
