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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
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of compelling1

First recorded in 1490–1500; compel + -ing 2
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Along the way, Julian must confront an opposing force: Alejandro’s astute sister, Sofia, a compelling character that Boneta says his own sister helped him create.

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Whether or not you're a finance geek, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris’ "Tune Out the Noise" is a compelling, timely documentary.

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

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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.

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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.

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