compelling

com-pel-ling · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Evoking strong interest, attention, or admiration.

  2. 2.

    Convincing; impossible to ignore or deny.

  3. 3.

    Strongly urging or forcing action.

Phrases & expressions

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    compelling argument — a very convincing case
  • •
    compelling reason — a strong justification
  • •
    compelling evidence — proof that cannot be ignored

Related words

Antonyms: boring, unconvincing, weak
See also: compel, compelled, convincing
Synonyms: convincing, fascinating, gripping, persuasive

Etymology

From Latin "compellere" meaning to drive together, force, from "com-" (together) and "pellere" (to drive).