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   compelling

   /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: "his eyes were strangely compelling" Similar enthrallingcaptivatinggrippingengrossingrivetingspellbindingentrancingtransfixingmesmerizinghypnoticmesmericabsorbingfascinatingthrillingirresistibleaddictiveinformal:unputdownableOpposite boring
   • ▪ not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction: "there is compelling evidence that the recession is ending" Similar convincingpersuasivecogentirresistibleforcefulpowerfulpotentstrongweightyplausiblecredibleeffectiveefficacioussoundvalidreasonablereasonedwell reasonedrationalwell foundedtellingconclusiveirrefutableunanswerableauthoritativeinfluentialOpposite weak
   • ▪ not able to be resisted; overwhelming: "the temptation to give up was compelling"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › compellingCOMPELLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Having a powerful effect.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compellingCompelling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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. convincing. decisive. effective. forceful. persuasive. satisfying.

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   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.

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   Compelling definition: tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. See examples of COMPELLING used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › compellingCOMPELLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done. American English : compelling / kəmˈpɛlɪŋ / Brazilian Portuguese : convincente

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncompelling adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of compelling adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › compellingCOMPELLING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMPELLING definition: 1. very exciting or interesting and making you want to watch, listen, etc: 2. If a reason…. Learn more.