Definition of compelling
: that compels: such asa : forceful a compelling personality a compelling desireb : demanding attention for compelling reasons The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.c : convincing no compelling evidence
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Examples of compelling in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of compelling from the Web
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Stanfield is not a compelling storyteller, and a few of the acting performances from newcomers are rough.
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Nolan condenses the experiences of the soldiers and citizen volunteers into just a few characters (the movie runs a scant 107 minutes), and his movie becomes a compelling mixture of the epic and the intimate.
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Some of the installations run closer to kitsch than compelling, but this year, be sure to check out the charming Micr’home by Myrtille Drouet: The designer invests in narrow spaces and scales her architecture to shrunken proportions.
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Even shortlisted women with impressive CVs may still be assumed to be less competent, are challenged, sometimes excessively, and therefore have less time to present a coherent and compelling talk.
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While ego no doubt played a role in McFarland’s decision, an equally compelling answer was there in black and white.
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Among the more compelling story lines on the women’s side is the return of two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who suffered stab wounds to her playing hand during a home invasion six months ago.
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But anyone (animal lover or no) looking for a sweet story of a compelling woman torn between work, romance, and, well, the responsibilities of being a pet owner should catch up with this short season.
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The business model is so compelling that management companies typically pay for the equipment and staff.
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Origin and Etymology of compelling
see compel
COMPELLING Defined for English Language Learners
compelling
playDefinition of compelling for English Language Learners
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: very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention
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: capable of causing someone to believe or agree
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: strong and forceful : causing you to feel that you must do something
Law Dictionary
compelling
Legal Definition of compelling
: that compels : tending to demand action or to convince a compelling need for disclosure a compelling argument
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