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Definition compelling in American English

compelling adjective

adjective
/kəmˈpelɪŋ/
1

interesting or exciting enough to keep your attention completely

Example

a compelling story

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2

able to persuade someone to do something or persuade them that something is true

Example

There was compelling evidence in her defense.

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Definition compelling in American English