compelling.
very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention
Meaning & usage
very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
capable of causing someone to believe or agree
He made a compelling argument.
strong and forceful; that causes one to feel like they must do something
I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, compel + -ing.
An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, compel + -ing.
present participle and gerund of compel
Where this word comes from
By surface analysis, compel + -ing.
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