compellingly — In a way that forces attention or admiration; powerfully persuasive or convincing. Done with such force or skill that it cannot be ignored.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that forces attention or admiration; powerfully persuasive or convincing. Done with such force or skill that it cannot be ignored.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpelɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza commercial was so compellingly delicious that I ordered three pizzas at 2 AM.
- He compellingly explained why aliens definitely exist and are probably living next door.
- The data was presented so compellingly that the board approved the budget immediately.
compellingly
ADVERB[/kəmˈpelɪŋli/]
In a way that forces attention or admiration; powerfully persuasive or convincing. Done with such force or skill that it cannot be ignored.
In a way that forces attention or admiration; powerfully persuasive or convincing. Done with such force or skill that it cannot be ignored.
She speaks compellingly, emotions rising swellingly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin compellere, meaning 'to drive together' or 'to force.' The word evolved from meaning 'to force physically' to 'to strongly persuade or attract attention.'
Breakdown
com- (together/intensely) + pell- (to drive/push) + -ing (present participle) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza commercial was so compellingly delicious that I ordered three pizzas at 2 AM.”
“He compellingly explained why aliens definitely exist and are probably living next door.”
“The data was presented so compellingly that the board approved the budget immediately.”
“She compellingly argued that chocolate should be considered a vegetable.”
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