Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

compelling

[ kuhm-pel-ing ]

adjective

  1. tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering:

    There were compelling reasons for their divorce.

  2. having a powerful and irresistible effect; requiring acute admiration, attention, or respect:

    a man of compelling integrity; a compelling drama.



compelling

/ əˈɛɪŋ /

adjective

  1. arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest
  2. (of an argument, evidence, etc) convincing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • ܲcdz·lԲ adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of compelling1

First recorded in 1490–1500; compel + -ing 2
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Their shared vitriol is palpable and terribly compelling, especially as they navigate this season in the arms of their respective new partners.

From

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.

From

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.

From

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.

From

"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.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


compelledcompendious