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compelling

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛlɪŋ]

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Learn how to use compelling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “persuasion”

(adjective) when something is very interesting or exciting and makes you want to pay attention. If a story or a movie is compelling, it grabs your attention and keeps you interested.

Example

The book was so compelling that I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.

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The lecture was not compelling at all; I found it boring and hard to focus.

Example

What made the movie so compelling that everyone wanted to see it?

Context: “need or obligation”

(adjective) describing a reason or argument that is very strong and makes you feel you must listen or act. If someone gives you a compelling reason, it means that the reason is convincing and hard to ignore.

Example

She provided compelling evidence that convinced everyone to support her idea.

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His arguments were not compelling enough to change anyone’s mind.

Example

Why do you think her reasons for changing the plan are so compelling?

How to pronounce compelling

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛlɪŋ]

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