compelling
adjective
com·pel·ling
kəm-ˈpe-liŋ 
: that compels: such as
a
: forceful
a compelling personality
a compelling desire
b
: demanding attention
for compelling reasons
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
c
: convincing
no compelling evidence
compellingly
adverb
Examples of compelling in a Sentence
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
He made a compelling argument.
I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.
She had a compelling need to share what she had heard.
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That is why the idea of a single payment app that streamlines all financial needs is so compelling.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The long-running series has kept diehard fans hooked for 20 years, with creator Shonda Rhimes perfecting the formula for a delicious doctor drama featuring hot hookups, compelling cases of the week, and shocking deaths.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The catch is a price hike over previous Poco F series releases, but at the early-bird price, the F7 Ultra is a compelling bargain.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
There is no compelling reason to return to the monopolistic system other than for utility shareholders to profit off of Maryland consumers.
—Mary Beth Tung, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The long-running series has kept diehard fans hooked for 20 years, with creator Shonda Rhimes perfecting the formula for a delicious doctor drama featuring hot hookups, compelling cases of the week, and shocking deaths.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The catch is a price hike over previous Poco F series releases, but at the early-bird price, the F7 Ultra is a compelling bargain.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
There is no compelling reason to return to the monopolistic system other than for utility shareholders to profit off of Maryland consumers.
—Mary Beth Tung, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compelling
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compelling. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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