Compelling

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Compelling (adjective)

  1. very interesting or exciting, making you want to keep watching or listening.
  2. strong and persuasive, making you believe or agree with it.
  3. requiring immediate attention or action due to importance.

Examples

  • The novel was so compelling that I read it in one sitting.
  • Her storytelling is compelling and keeps the audience engaged.

Common collocations: compelling story, compelling performance, compelling evidence, compelling case, compelling need

Synonyms of Compelling

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Compelling

  • when describing something that fails to persuade
  • when describing an argument or force