compelling

Intermediate

/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/

adjective
forceful, demanding attention

compelling in a sentence

  • “Eliot's speech was so compelling that Lenore accepted his proposal on the spot.”
  • “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.”

What does “compelling” mean?

compelling (adjective) means forceful, demanding attention. It is pronounced /kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "compelling" mean?
compelling (adjective) means: forceful, demanding attention
How do you pronounce "compelling"?
"compelling" is pronounced /kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "compelling" in a sentence?
Here is "compelling" used in a sentence: Eliot's speech was so compelling that Lenore accepted his proposal on the spot.

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