Compelling - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəmˈpelɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word compelling
Brit.  |kəmˈpelɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word compelling
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to compel

adjective

- driving or forcing
compelling ambition
- tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
new and compelling evidence

Extra examples

The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.

He made a compelling argument.

I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.

She had a compelling need to share what she had heard.

His life makes a compelling story.

They made a compelling argument for our participation.

...a homely face that was withal rather compelling...

Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town.

The court was presented with compelling evidence that she'd murdered her husband.

He felt a compelling need to tell someone about his idea.

The play's mordant comedy makes for compelling viewing.

...the actor's understated interpretation of the lead role is surprisingly compelling...

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