compelling
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compelling
- /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
Rhymes with -ɛlɪŋ
Where it comes from
By surface analysis, compel + -ing.
verb
- present participle and gerund of compel
adjective more compelling · most compelling
-
very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
Similar: gripping
-
capable of causing someone to believe or agree
He made a compelling argument.
Similar: convincing
- strong and forceful; that causes one to feel like they must do something I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.
noun compellings
- An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: powerful, persuasive, engaging, riveting, eye-catching, fascinating, appealing, attractive, stylish, compulsive, exciting, imposing, spectacular, vigorous, hard-hitting, robust
Translations
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adj able to capture and hold one's attention
| Español | de peso, compeliente, compeledor, compelidor |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | zwingend, fesselnd, unwiderstehlich |
| Italiano | avvincente, appassionante, coinvolgente |
| Русский | безотлага́тельный bezotlagátelʹnyj, неотло́жный neotlóžnyj |
adj strong
| Deutsch | überwältigend, unwiderstehlich, fesselnd, hinreißend |
|---|---|
| Italiano | entusiasmante, convincente, persuasivo |
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title = {compelling},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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