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Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuh m-pel-ing
Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ



Definition of compelling

Origin :
  • c.1600, present participle adjective from compel. Meaning "irresistible" is from 1901. Related: Compellingly.
  • adj irresistible
Example sentences :
  • His senses breathed the air of her perfect and compelling femininity.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And then, as the other nodded in assent, she spoke with a compelling kindliness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Now there was something so compelling about her tone that he bent all his faculties to the task.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Some women went by, compelling Salvat to step off the foot-pavement.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The heritage was too compelling for a wolf that was only a cub.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He remembered only the compelling cause which was driving him towards the solution of it.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • He was compelling the Court to punish him, whether they wished it or not.
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • "I mean it," she said, interrupting his thought and compelling him to pay heed to her.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He fixed his eyes on the young man as he spoke, compelling him to look at him.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • With a compelling friendliness she held out her hand to him.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

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