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1 (adjective) in the sense of convincing

Definition

convincing

He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy.

Synonyms

convincing

Scientists say there is no convincing evidence for this theory.

telling

Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality.

powerful

a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader

forceful

This is a forceful argument for joining them.

conclusive

There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place.

weighty

cogent

He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system.

irrefutable

2 (adjective) in the sense of pressing

Another, probably more compelling, factor is that of safety.

Synonyms

pressing

There is a pressing need for more funds.

binding

a legally binding commitment

urgent

There is an urgent need for food and water.

overriding

Our overriding concern is to raise the standards of state education.

imperative

It's imperative to know your rights at such a time.

unavoidable

coercive

peremptory

She had obtained a peremptory court order for her children's return.

3 (adjective) in the sense of fascinating

Definition

arousing strong interest

Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.a long yet compelling film

Synonyms

fascinating

Her stories were fascinating.

gripping

a gripping thriller about the hunt for a serial killer

irresistible

The music is irresistible.

enchanting

enthralling

a film with an enthralling storyline and plenty of action

hypnotic

His songs are often both hypnotic and reassurringly pleasant.

spellbinding

He describes these ladies in spellbinding detail.

mesmeric

Opposites

ordinary

boring

dull

tiresome

monotonous

humdrum

uneventful

uninteresting

repetitious

wearisome

单词	compelling
释义	Trends of compelling View usage for: compelling (kəmpelɪŋ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done. A compelling answer was provided in the final session from two different sources. There was no longer any compelling reason to continue this line of investigation. 2. adjective If you describe something such as a film or book, or someone's appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting. ...a frighteningly violent yet compelling film. Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling. Synonyms: fascinating, gripping, irresistible, enchanting More Synonyms of compelling compellingly graded adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] She wrote compellingly, with great zest. More Synonyms of compelling compelling in British English (kəmˈpɛlɪŋ) adjective 1. arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest 2. (of an argument, evidence, etc) convincing compelling in American English (kəmˈpɛlɪŋ) adjective 1. that compels 2. irresistibly or keenly interesting, attractive, etc.; captivating a compelling drama Derived forms compellingly (comˈpellingly) adverb Examples of 'compelling' in a sentence compelling Not only was he a compelling teacher, he practised what he preached. Forbes, Bryan THE ENDLESS GAME (2001) She lay still, her head turned away until he tugged gently on her braid, compelling her towards him. Penman, Sharon HERE BE DRAGONS (2001) Something began to beat in her mind, compelling her to start running. Adams, N I.O.U. - SOMEONE HAS TO PAY (2001) Hunger welled, swelled; urgency mounted, inexorable, compelling. Stephanie Laurens DEVIL'S BRIDE (2001) In other languages compelling British English: compelling ADJECTIVE A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done. It is a compelling argument , but apparently not an accurate one. American English: compelling Brazilian Portuguese: convincente Chinese: 令人信服的 European Spanish: convincente French: irréfutable German: zwingend Italian: convincente Japanese: 説得力のある Korean: 설득력 있는 European Portuguese: convincente Latin American Spanish: convincente All related terms of 'compelling' compel If a situation , a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it. compulse to compel compelling case The case for or against a plan or idea consists of the facts and reasons used to support it or oppose it. compelling reason The reason for something is a fact or situation which explains why it happens or what causes it to happen. compelling argument An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct . compelling character You use character to say what kind of person someone is. For example, if you say that someone is a strange character , you mean they are strange. compelling evidence Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened . compelling performance A performance involves entertaining an audience by doing something such as singing , dancing, or acting. Chinese translation of 'compelling' compelling (kəmˈpɛlɪŋ) adj [evidence, reason] 令人信服的 (lìng rén xìnfú de) compel (kəmˈpɛl) vt to compel sb to do sth 强(強)制某人做某事 (qiángzhì mǒurén zuò mǒushì) to feel compelled to do sth 感到不得不做某事 (gǎndào bùdébù zuò mǒushì) 1 (adjective) in the sense of convincing Definition convincing He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. Synonyms convincing Scientists say there is no convincing evidence for this theory. telling Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality. powerful a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader forceful This is a forceful argument for joining them. conclusive There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place. weighty cogent He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system. irrefutable 2 (adjective) in the sense of pressing Another, probably more compelling, factor is that of safety. Synonyms pressing There is a pressing need for more funds. binding a legally binding commitment urgent There is an urgent need for food and water. overriding Our overriding concern is to raise the standards of state education. imperative It's imperative to know your rights at such a time. unavoidable coercive peremptory She had obtained a peremptory court order for her children's return. 3 (adjective) in the sense of fascinating Definition arousing strong interest Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.a long yet compelling film Synonyms fascinating Her stories were fascinating. gripping a gripping thriller about the hunt for a serial killer irresistible The music is irresistible. enchanting enthralling a film with an enthralling storyline and plenty of action hypnotic His songs are often both hypnotic and reassurringly pleasant. spellbinding He describes these ladies in spellbinding detail. mesmeric Opposites ordinary , boring , dull , tiresome , monotonous , humdrum , uneventful , uninteresting , repetitious , wearisome Additional synonyms in the sense of binding Definition imposing an obligation or duty a legally binding commitment Synonyms compulsory, necessary, mandatory, imperative, obligatory, conclusive, irrevocable, unalterable, indissoluble in the sense of cogent Definition forcefully convincing He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system. Synonyms convincing, strong, powerful, effective, compelling, urgent, influential, potent, irresistible, compulsive, forceful, conclusive, weighty, forcible in the sense of conclusive Definition putting an end to doubt There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place. Synonyms decisive, final, convincing, clinching, definite, definitive, irrefutable, unanswerable, unarguable, ultimate Synonyms of 'compelling' compelling Explore 'compelling' in the dictionary
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