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COMPELLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Compelling.

How to pronounce compelling:

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Compelling - as an adjective satellite

Driving or forcing

Example: "Compelling ambition"

Tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

Example: "New and compelling evidence"

Compelling - as a verb

To drive together, round up

To overpower; to subdue.

To force, constrain or coerce.

Example: "Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."

To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.

To force to yield; to overpower; to subjugate.

To gather or unite in a crowd or company.

To call forth; to summon.

Compelling - as a noun

An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.

Compelling - as an adjective

Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.

Example: "There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."

Forceful.

Example: "The politician had compelling ambition."

Example Sentences

"Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds."
"The movie had a compelling storyline that kept the audience engaged from start to finish."
"The compelling evidence presented in court led to a swift conviction."
"His compelling performance on stage moved the entire audience to tears."
"The book's compelling characters made it difficult to put down."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compelling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is COMPELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is COMPELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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