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compelling
[ kuhm-pel-ing ]
/ kÉmËpÉl ÉȘĆ /
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adjective
tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering: There were compelling reasons for their divorce.
having a powerful and irresistible effect; requiring acute admiration, attention, or respect: a man of compelling integrity; a compelling drama.
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OTHER WORDS FROM compelling
un·com·pel·ling, adjectiveWords nearby compelling
compd., compeer, compel, compellation, compelled, compelling, compendious, compendium, compensable, compensate, compensated grade
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British Dictionary definitions for compelling
compelling
/ (kÉmËpÉlÉȘĆ) /
adjective
arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest
(of an argument, evidence, etc) convincing
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