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compelling

/kəmˈpelɪŋ/

com · pel · ling kəm · ˈpel · ɪŋ

English Definition

adj. very interesting; convincing

中文释义

引人入胜的，令人信服的

Significado en Español

convincente, atractivo

한국어 뜻

강력한, 설득력 있는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

hấp dẫn, thuyết phục

Example Sentence

She made a compelling argument for the new policy.

她为新政策提出了一个令人信服的论点。

Synonyms

convincing gripping persuasive

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “compelling”:

A unconvincing
B convincing
C weak
D dull

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B — convincing. “compelling” means adj. very interesting; convincing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The book told such a ______ story that she simply could not put it down.

A dull
B compelling
C boring
D tedious

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B — compelling. “compelling” means adj. very interesting; convincing

Common questions about “compelling”

What does “compelling” mean?

compelling — adj. very interesting; convincing. In Chinese: 引人入胜的，令人信服的.

How do you pronounce “compelling”?

compelling is pronounced /kəmˈpelɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pel · ling.

How do you use “compelling” in a sentence?

She made a compelling argument for the new policy. (她为新政策提出了一个令人信服的论点。)

What are synonyms for “compelling”?

convincing, gripping, persuasive — all close in meaning to compelling (adj. very interesting; convincing).

Is “compelling” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. compelling appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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compelling

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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