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compelling
Meaning: evoking interest or attention; convincing
compelling in a sentence
How compelling is used in real sentences:
She made a compelling case for the new library.
She made a compelling case for new uniforms.
“A palace guide made a compelling case for the queen, and even doubtful students listened closely.”
— from the passage Two Paths to Public Rule
Synonyms for compelling
Other words for compelling — convincing, gripping and persuasive — carry the same meaning.
- convincing
- gripping
- persuasive
Antonyms of compelling
Words that mean the opposite of compelling:
- unconvincing
- weak
- boring
Where it comes from
From Latin com- 'together' + pellere 'to drive'
Memory hook
COMPELLING ideas COMPEL you to listen.
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