compelling

🇺🇸 /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
adjective
C1

so interesting that it holds your attention

The story was so compelling that I couldn't stop reading.

C1

so strong that you can't ignore it

He felt a compelling urge to share his story.

C1

making you believe something is true

The evidence was compelling and convinced everyone.

translation

adj. so interesting that it holds your attention; so strong that you can't ignore it; making you believe something is true