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   compelling

   /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: "his eyes were strangely compelling" Similar enthrallingcaptivatinggrippingengrossingrivetingspellbindingentrancingtransfixingmesmerizinghypnoticmesmericabsorbingfascinatingthrillingirresistibleaddictiveinformal:unputdownableOpposite boring
   • ▪ not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction: "there is compelling evidence that the recession is ending" Similar convincingpersuasivecogentirresistibleforcefulpowerfulpotentstrongweightyplausiblecredibleeffectiveefficacioussoundvalidreasonablereasonedwell reasonedrationalwell foundedtellingconclusiveirrefutableunanswerableauthoritativeinfluentialOpposite weak
   • ▪ not able to be resisted; overwhelming: "the temptation to give up was compelling"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPELLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of compelling as an adjective that means very strong, persuasive, or exciting. See how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

   • English (US)

     COMPELLING meaning: 1. If a reason, argument, etc. is...

   • Znaczenie Compelling, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COMPELLING definicja: 1. If a reason, argument, etc. is...

   • Compelling in Russian

     COMPELLING translate: захватывающий , неопровержимый . Learn...

   • Compelling in Polish

     COMPELLING translate: zajmujący, przekonujący. Learn more in...

   • Compelling in Spanish

     COMPELLING translate: convincente, fascinante, emocionante...

   • Compelling in French

     COMPELLING translate: passionnant/-ante, impérieux/-euse....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compellingCompelling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of compelling, an adjective that describes something that forces or demands attention, belief, or action. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage of compelling.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › compellingcompelling adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Learn the meaning of compelling, an adjective that describes something that makes you pay attention because it is interesting, exciting or true. See synonyms, collocations and usage notes with examples.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compellingCompelling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › compellingCOMPELLING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Compelling means tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. It also means having a powerful and irresistible effect; requiring acute admiration, attention, or respect. See how to use compelling in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPELLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of compelling as an adjective that describes something interesting, attractive, or convincing. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with compelling.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › compellingCompelling - definition of compelling by The Free Dictionary

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   Compelling means urgently requiring attention, convincing, or having a powerful and irresistible effect. Find out the pronunciation, translation, and related words of compelling in this online dictionary.