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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 51Թ Forms
- ܲcdz·lԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compelling1
Example Sentences
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.
Whether or not you're a finance geek, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris’ "Tune Out the Noise" is a compelling, timely documentary.
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.
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