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 Definitions of compelling  [əmˈpɛl ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'compelling' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) compelling
tending to compel; overpowering:
compelling reasons.

2.  compelling
having a powerful and irresistible effect:
a compelling drama.

Etymology:  (1490–1500)

Definition of 'compelling' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) compelling
driving or forcing
"compelling ambition"

2. (adj) compelling
tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
"new and compelling evidence"


Definition of 'compelling' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) compelling
very interesting
a compelling novel

2.  compelling
strong enough to result in an action
compelling need/urge to do sth; compelling evidence


Definition of 'compelling' Webster Dictionary 

1.  compelling
of Compel



'compelling' - Nearby Entries  

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