compellingadjective
uk/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/us/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/compelling adjective (STRONG)
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.
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Having a powerful effect
- blazing
- devastating
- driving
- embedded
- full
- full-frontal
- fullness
- game changer
- game-changing
- powerful
- puissant
- resound
- scalding
- strong
- take
- take (sth) over
- unconquerable
- unfailing
- unswerving
- untiring
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compelling adjective (EXCITING)
very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen:
I found the whole film very compelling.
a compelling story
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Exciting and interesting
- absorbing
- action-packed
- alley
- arresting
- barnstorming
- compulsive
- gnarly
- gripping
- interesting
- interestingly
- intoxicating
- meaty
- Roy of the Rovers stuff
- scintillating
- sensational
- sensationally
- sex sth up
- sexy
- showstopper
- whirlwind
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