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compelling

UK
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Translations

compellinggerund / present participle
UK
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
captivantQui suscite un vif intérêt et retient fortement l’attention.
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Le roman était si captivant que je n’ai pas pu le lâcher avant de l’avoir terminé.
convaincantSe dit d’un argument, d’une preuve ou d’un raisonnement difficile à réfuter.
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury's decision.
L’avocat a प्रस्तुतé un argument convaincant qui a influencé la décision du jury.
Additional translations
pressantS’emploie surtout pour une nécessité ou une urgence nécessitant une action immédiate.
Synonyms
convincing
persuasive
enthralling
engaging
captivating
irresistible
forceful
powerful
Antonyms
unconvincing
weak
unpersuasive
compellingnoun
compellings
pl
UK
/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛl.ɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning 'the act of compelling'; usually uncountable.
contrainteTerme général pour l’acte de contraindre.
The compelling of witnesses to appear in court must follow strict legal procedures.
La contrainte de témoins à comparaître devant le tribunal doit suivre des procédures juridiques strictes.
compelverb

compelling

Gerund

compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Participle
compelling
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
Les règles strictes du professeur contraignent les élèves à terminer leurs devoirs à temps.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
Les preuves étaient si accablantes qu'elles ont obligé le jury à rendre un verdict unanime.
Additional translations
captiverAu sens d’exercer une forte attraction sur l’attention.
Synonyms
force
coerce
oblige
drive
urge
necessitate
require
mandate
Antonyms
dissuade
prevent
discourage
compelgerund / present participle

compelling

The present participle "compelling" is widely used attributively and predicatively (e.g., "a compelling story").
The detective presented a compelling case that captivated the jury.
L'enquêteur a présenté un dossier captivant qui a captivé le jury.
convaincantSurtout pour un argument, un dossier ou une preuve.
The detective presented a compelling case that captivated the jury.
L'enquêteur a présenté un dossier convaincant qui a captivé le jury.

Definitions

compellinggerund / present participle
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Not able to be refuted; convincing.
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury's decision.
Demanding attention or action due to its importance or urgency.
The report highlighted a compelling need for immediate policy changes.
compellingnoun
The act or process of compelling; compulsion.
The compelling of witnesses to appear in court must follow strict legal procedures.
compelverb
To force or drive someone to do something.
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
To bring about something by the use of force or pressure.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
To exert a strong, irresistible influence on; to demand attention or action.
The film's emotional intensity compels viewers to reflect on their own lives.
compelgerund / present participle
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration; not able to be resisted.
The detective presented a compelling case that captivated the jury.
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