compelling
adjective/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #4,308 most common English word
Meaning
So interesting or convincing that it holds your attention.
Example sentence
Her argument was so compelling that everyone agreed immediately.
Synonyms & related words
- convincing
- persuasive
- powerful
- forceful
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