Meaning of compelling | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Forceful, decisive, compelling.
2. very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention
3. capable of causing someone to believe or agree
4. strong and forceful; that causes one to feel like they must do something

Equivalents

Examples

“The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put⟳ it down.”

“The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like⟳ to boast about "creating compelling content", or offering services that let⟳ you "stay⟳ up to date⟳ with what your friends are doing", "share⟳ the things you love⟳ with the world" and so on.”

“He made a compelling argument.”

“Terry's goal looked to have⟳ put⟳ Chelsea in control⟳ on the stroke of half-time but Arsenal's response presented a compelling case for Wenger's insistence that reports of his side's demise have⟳ been greatly exaggerated.”

“I would need⟳ a very compelling reason⟳ to leave⟳ my job.”

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