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IELTS word

compelling

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/adjective

English definition

very interesting or convincing

Common phrases / collocations

  1. compelling evidence
  2. compelling argument
  3. compelling reason

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The speaker made a compelling case for saving the reef.

  2. 2.

    The report provides compelling evidence for change.

  3. 3.

    Her story was simple but compelling.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An environmental speaker holds the full attention of an audience while showing reef photographs.
very interesting or convincing
1strong evidence
2audience listens closely
holds attention→makes a strong case