Cool MateMeaning of Compelling
that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting
In simple words: Very interesting or convincing.
Compelling in a sentence
- Her latest book makes compelling reading.
- His eyes were strangely compelling.
- a **compelling need/desire**
- He was a sad man with a compelling need to talk about his unhappiness.
- There is no compelling reason to believe him.
- The new studies provide compelling evidence in support of these concepts.
- The logic of this point of view is not compelling and is not supported by the data.
- There is no logically compelling argument to support their claims.
How to use Compelling
Use 'compelling' to describe something that grabs attention, like a story or argument. It's appropriate in formal essays but can be used in casual conversation too.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'compel'—something that pulls you in strongly, like a magnet.
Related words
Collocations with Compelling
Synonyms for Compelling
- interesting
- engaging
- captivating
- inspiring
- forceful
Common mistakes with Compelling
- 'Compelling' used incorrectly with a negative connotation, as it always implies something positive.
- Confusing 'compelling' with 'compelled' which means forced to do something.
- 'Compelling' used as a noun instead of an adjective.
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Frequently asked questions about Compelling
What does Compelling mean?
Very interesting or convincing.
What is the definition of Compelling?
that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting
How do you use Compelling in a sentence?
Her latest book makes compelling reading.
Can you give another example of Compelling?
His eyes were strangely compelling.
What are synonyms for Compelling?
Common alternatives include interesting, engaging, captivating, inspiring, forceful.
What is the opposite of Compelling?
Opposite meanings include unconvincing, boring, dull.
What words go with Compelling?
It commonly pairs with be, become, find something, very, utterly, oddly, be, extremely, fairly, very, be, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Compelling?
'Compelling' used incorrectly with a negative connotation, as it always implies something positive. Confusing 'compelling' with 'compelled' which means forced to do something. 'Compelling' used as a noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Compelling?
US: /["/kəmˈpelɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpelɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Compelling?
Use 'compelling' to describe something that grabs attention, like a story or argument. It's appropriate in formal essays but can be used in casual conversation too.
What CEFR level is Compelling?
"Compelling" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.