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compelling

adjective com·pel·ling \kəm-ˈpe-liŋ\

: very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention

: capable of causing someone to believe or agree

: strong and forceful : causing you to feel that you must do something

Full Definition of COMPELLING

: that compels: as

a : forceful <a compelling personality>

b : demanding attention <for compelling reasons>

c : convincing <no compelling evidence>

— com·pel·ling·ly adverb

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Synonyms: cogent, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling

Antonyms: inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

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