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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
/ kəmˈpɛlɪŋ /
adjective
- arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest
- (of an argument, evidence, etc) convincing
Other Words From
- uncom·pelling adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of compelling1
Example Sentences
The high-wire act of keeping the segment going with the subject’s live reactions elevated what has become a truly offensive, yet compelling annual tradition to see how far and how low “Update” will go.
This compelling novel about a gourmet chef and serial killer who gets her comeuppance was inspired by a true story and examines society's relationship with food, misogyny and violence.
The bigger jaw-dropper is: Why wasn’t this movie pitched as “Scar”? This innately good-hearted princeling is the only compelling character.
This rich tapestry of real-world experiences offers far more compelling storylines than anything season one has shown us.
But the most compelling testimony came from the two teenage girls.
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