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- Dictionarycompelling/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: "his eyes were strangely compelling" Similar Opposite
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adjective. com· pel· ling kəm-ˈpe-liŋ. Synonyms of compelling. : that compels: such as. a. : forceful. a compelling personality. a compelling desire. b. : demanding attention. for compelling reasons. The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. c. : convincing. no compelling evidence. compellingly adverb. Synonyms. cogent. conclusive.
forceful and persuasive: a compelling argument. A performance, painting, or other work of art is compelling when it has unusual power to hold your attention: His account of his life is one of the most compelling autobiographies I’ve read.
Compelling definition: tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. See examples of COMPELLING used in a sentence.
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.
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:
A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
COMPELLING definition: 1. very exciting or interesting and making you want to watch, listen, etc: 2. If a reason…. Learn more.
to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly; to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure; to drive together… See the full definition
compelling meaning, definition, what is compelling: very interesting or exciting, so that yo...: Learn more.
Compelling Definition. That compels. Urgently requiring attention. A host of compelling socioeconomic problems. Irresistibly or keenly interesting, attractive, etc.; captivating. A compelling drama. Drivingly forceful. Compelling ambition and egotism. Present participle of compel.
