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compellinglyIn 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/

Korean meaning: 강력하게, 설득력 있게

Korean pronunciation: 컴-펠링리 (강세: 펠)

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.

compellingly concept
💡 Concept

In a way that forces attention or admiration; powerfully persuasive or convincing. Done with such force or skill that it cannot be ignored.

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compellingly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She speaks compellingly, emotions rising swellingly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpelɪŋli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcompel
Suffix--ingly

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.'

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🎵Rhyme

swellinglytellinglyyelling

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza commercial was so compellingly delicious that I ordered three pizzas at 2 AM.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

She compellingly argued that chocolate should be considered a vegetable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

persuasivelyconvincinglypowerfullyforcefullycaptivating

Antonyms

unconvincinglyweakly