compelling
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
EN
Evoking strong interest or attention; forceful and persuasive, often demanding attention or action
The speaker gave a compelling argument that changed many people's minds.
Etymology
Derived from the present participle of the verb 'compel', which comes from Latin 'compellere' (meaning 'to drive together, force') and entered Middle English via Old French. The adjectival sense of 'persuasive' developed in the early 19th century.
Translations
简体中文
引人注目的,令人信服的
繁體中文
引人注目的,令人信服的
日本語
説得力のある,魅力的な
한국어
설득력 있는,매력적인
Deutsch
überzeugend,zwingend
Español
convincente,impresionante
Português
convincente,persuasivo
Français
convaincant,persuasif
Català
convencent,persuasiu
Tiếng Việt
thuyết phục,hấp dẫn
Collocations
compelling argumentcompelling reasoncompelling storycompelling evidencecompelling case
Synonyms
persuasiveconvincingcaptivatingforcefulengaging
Antonyms
unconvincingboringunpersuasiveuninterestingweak
Related Words
compelcompulsionpersuadeconvinceattractive