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compelling
[ kuhm-pel-ing ]
adjective
- tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering:
There were compelling reasons for their divorce.
- having a powerful and irresistible effect; requiring acute admiration, attention, or respect:
a man of compelling integrity; a compelling drama.
compelling
/ əˈɛɪŋ /
adjective
- arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest
- (of an argument, evidence, etc) convincing
Other Word Forms
- ܲcdz·lԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of compelling1
Example Sentences
Their shared vitriol is palpable and terribly compelling, especially as they navigate this season in the arms of their respective new partners.
He was one half of one of the most compelling rivalries of recent years, suffering a shock loss to Liverpudlian Liam Smith two months after his cancelled fight with Benn.
Many in this diverse nation have compelling stories to tell, generating energy to battle the reactionary right-wing efforts to roll back any progress that has been made in past decades.
When the drama is at its most compelling, the camera instead chooses to focus on Youn’s grandmother staring at the youngsters from a window.
"On top of that, I believe there's a possibility to reshape the Russian-United States relationship through some very compelling commercial opportunities that I think give real stability to the region too," he added.
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