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compelling

compelling

Meaning of compelling

English

so interesting or powerful that it attracts attention

Русский

настолько интересный и сильный, что привлекает внимание

compelling

Pronunciation

British English
/kəmˈpelɪŋ/
American English
/kəmˈpelɪŋ/

compelling with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом compelling

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

3 сочетания

Захватывающий

Gripping
a compelling story
захватывающая история

Her podcast tells a compelling story about a small family farm.

Её подкаст рассказывает захватывающую историю о небольшой семейной ферме.

a compelling read
захватывающее чтение

This memoir is a compelling read; you won't want to put it down.

Эти мемуары — захватывающее чтение, от них не оторваться.

  • a compelling performanceзахватывающая игра

compelling usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The film has a compelling ending.

У фильма захватывающий финал.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

He told a compelling story about his childhood.

Он рассказал захватывающую историю о своём детстве.

compelling synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between compelling, gripping, captivating, riveting, exciting, and convincing

G
🇬🇧English
gripping

Holds you in suspense; about films, books, stories.

often

ENI couldn't put down this gripping thriller.

C
🇬🇧English
captivating

Charming and absorbing; softer, no suspense.

often

ENShe has a captivating smile.

R
🇬🇧English
riveting

Holds attention completely; more emphatic.

rare word

ENThe final match was riveting.

E
🇬🇧English
exciting

Full of action or emotion; less about holding your attention.

very often

ENIt was an exciting game.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
convincing

Persuasive; about arguments rather than interest.

often

ENHis excuse didn't sound convincing.

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Questions about this word

What does compelling mean?

so interesting or powerful that it attracts attention

How do you pronounce compelling?

compelling is pronounced [kəmˈpelɪŋ].

How is compelling used in a sentence?

У фильма захватывающий финал. Translation: The film has a compelling ending.

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