compelling
Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɛlɪŋ]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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