compelling
pronunciation
How to pronounce compelling in British English:
UK [kəmˈpelɪŋ]
How to pronounce compelling in American English:
US [kəmˈpelɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- driving or forcing
- tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
Word Origin
- compelling (adj.)
- c. 1600, present participle adjective from compel. Meaning "irresistible" is from 1901. Related: Compellingly.
Example
- 1. The ntsb is a compelling model for financial reform .
- 2. It is a compelling story , no doubt .
- 3. The nda argues there is a " clear and compelling strategic case " for moving the material 500km ( 310 miles ) south .
- 4. The boss cannot dictate a compelling purpose ; the team members must choose one , though it certainly can be one the boss has suggested and the team discussed .
- 5. It 's a compelling notion , but it 's wrong .