compelling
adjective
com·pel·ling
kəm-ˈpe-liŋ 
: 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
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.
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In a category full of compelling options, this is arguably the most compelling choice.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While summer nail color trends tend to be bright and sunny, with shades like swimming pool blue, cherry red, and butter yellow playing a starring role in a manicurist's palette, Robbie does make a compelling case for swapping your fresh white or jelly pink for an unexpected, gothy color.
—Allure, 30 June 2025
Unfortunately, some of the humans aren’t as compelling, even if their main purpose is to be a potential entrée for our beastly stars.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 June 2025
However, the intermediate-term measure move projection of approximately $504 is not far from current levels, so with support back near $456, the risk/reward would be more compelling after a pullback.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While summer nail color trends tend to be bright and sunny, with shades like swimming pool blue, cherry red, and butter yellow playing a starring role in a manicurist's palette, Robbie does make a compelling case for swapping your fresh white or jelly pink for an unexpected, gothy color.
—Allure, 30 June 2025
Unfortunately, some of the humans aren’t as compelling, even if their main purpose is to be a potential entrée for our beastly stars.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 June 2025
However, the intermediate-term measure move projection of approximately $504 is not far from current levels, so with support back near $456, the risk/reward would be more compelling after a pullback.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for compelling
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compelling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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