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
Synonyms
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 on the Web
That requires all of us to develop new ideas for a compelling future of our society.
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Dr. Marcus Krug, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Juror #2 , like Conclave, which opened this weekend, proves to be an exceptionally fine entertainment for adult audiences craving something compelling and engrossing — all too rare these days in bringing that discerning older audience back to theaters.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
These questions are genuinely compelling because Eastwood and Abrams treat each member of their ensemble with the nuance and humanity of a protagonist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dr. Marcus Krug, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Juror #2 , like Conclave, which opened this weekend, proves to be an exceptionally fine entertainment for adult audiences craving something compelling and engrossing — all too rare these days in bringing that discerning older audience back to theaters.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
These questions are genuinely compelling because Eastwood and Abrams treat each member of their ensemble with the nuance and humanity of a protagonist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compelling. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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