Compelling

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of compelling

adjective evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a compelling storyline that kept me interested.

A2 The book was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.

B1 The speaker gave a compelling argument for why we should invest in renewable energy.

B2 The documentary presented compelling evidence to support its claims.

C1 The artist's work is so compelling that it has gained international recognition.

C2 The scientist's research on climate change is compelling and has sparked important discussions in the scientific community.

Examples of compelling in a Sentence

formal The compelling evidence presented in court convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.

informal The movie had a really compelling storyline that kept me hooked the whole time.

slang That book was so compelling, I couldn't put it down!

figurative Her argument was so compelling that it was like a magnet drawing everyone's attention.

Grammatical Forms of compelling

• past tense: compelled
• plural: compellings
• comparative: more compelling
• superlative: most compelling
• present tense: compels
• future tense: will compel
• perfect tense: have compelled
• continuous tense: is compelling
• singular: compelling
• positive degree: compelling
• infinitive: to compel
• gerund: compelling
• participle: compelled

Origin and Evolution of compelling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compelling' originated from the Latin word 'compellere', which means to drive together or force.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of driving or forcing someone to do something, 'compelling' later evolved to also mean captivating or persuasive in a way that makes people feel the need to act or believe in something.