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   compelling

   /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: "his eyes were strangely compelling" Similar enthrallingcaptivatinggrippingengrossingrivetingspellbindingentrancingtransfixingmesmerizinghypnoticmesmericabsorbingfascinatingthrillingirresistibleaddictiveinformal:unputdownableOpposite boring
   • ▪ not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction: "there is compelling evidence that the recession is ending" Similar convincingpersuasivecogentirresistibleforcefulpowerfulpotentstrongweightyplausiblecredibleeffectiveefficacioussoundvalidreasonablereasonedwell reasonedrationalwell foundedtellingconclusiveirrefutableunanswerableauthoritativeinfluentialOpposite weak
   • ▪ not able to be resisted; overwhelming: "the temptation to give up was compelling"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPELLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong: compelling evidence. It's a fairly compelling argument for going. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Having a powerful effect.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compellingCompelling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : demanding attention. for compelling reasons. The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. c. : convincing. no compelling evidence. compellinglyadverb. Synonyms. cogent. conclusive. convincing. decisive. effective. forceful.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › compellingCOMPELLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Compelling definition: tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. See examples of COMPELLING used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcompelling adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   compelling (rather formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention: Her latest book makes compelling reading. stimulating full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic:

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPELLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compellingCompelling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Compelling means attractive, or irresistible, or really, really convincing. You know your argument for backpacking across Europe is compelling when your parents not only let you go but also pay for all your expenses.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPELLING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMPELLING definition: 1. very exciting or interesting and making you want to watch, listen, etc: 2. If a reason…. Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › compellingcompelling | meaning of compelling in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   compelling meaning, definition, what is compelling: very interesting or exciting, so that yo...: Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › compellingCompelling - definition of compelling by The Free Dictionary

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    Define compelling. compelling synonyms, compelling pronunciation, compelling translation, English dictionary definition of compelling. adj. 1. Urgently requiring attention: a host of compelling socioeconomic problems. 2. Drivingly forceful: compelling ambition and egotism. American...

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compelCompel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    1. : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly. Hunger compelled him to eat. The general was compelled to surrender. 2. : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure. Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill. 3. archaic : to drive together. compellable. kəm-ˈpe-lə-bəl. adjective. Did you know?