compelling — evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His excuse for being late was so compelling that even his strict teacher believed him: 'A family of ducks was crossing the road very slowly.'
- The documentary presented compelling evidence that cats are actually planning world domination.
- The company's compelling business proposal convinced investors to fund the project.
compelling
ADJECTIVE[/kəmˈpelɪŋ/]
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Her compelling speech made the entire courtroom lean forward in silence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compellere', formed from 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive or push). The word entered English via Old French and developed the meaning of driving someone to do something with irresistible force, later extending to describe things that powerfully capture attention.
Breakdown
com- (together) + pel (drive/push) + -ling (present participle suffix) = compelling (driving together with irresistible force)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His excuse for being late was so compelling that even his strict teacher believed him: 'A family of ducks was crossing the road very slowly.'”
“The documentary presented compelling evidence that cats are actually planning world domination.”
“The company's compelling business proposal convinced investors to fund the project.”
“She found his argument so compelling that she changed her mind about the issue.”
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