compelling

Everyday

1. So interesting or exciting that you want to keep watching or reading. tree →
2. So strong or convincing that you have to believe or agree, like a compelling reason or argument. tree →
3. (verb form) Forcing someone to do something. tree →

In the lessons

Used in reading lessons (a compelling story), debates and science (compelling evidence), and in formal texts. It tells the reader something is very strong or gripping. Phrases: compelling evidence, compelling reason, compelling story, compelling argument.

Examples

• The book was so compelling I couldn't put it down. tree →
• There is compelling evidence that exercise is good for you. tree →
• She gave a compelling reason for being late. tree →
• The film's story was compelling from start to end. tree →
• His argument was compelling, so we agreed. tree →
• The detective found compelling proof. tree →
• Hunger was compelling them to keep looking for food. tree →

Note

Verb compel = force (be compelled to do something). Adverb: compellingly. Similar: gripping, convincing, persuasive. Spelling: double l in compelling, compelled.