compelling
adjective
com·pel·ling
kəm-ˈpe-liŋ 
: that compels: such as
a
: forceful
a compelling personality
a compelling desire
b
: demanding attention
for compelling reasons
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
c
: convincing
no compelling evidence
compellingly
adverb
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The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
He made a compelling argument.
I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.
She had a compelling need to share what she had heard.
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Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Some efforts have been criticized for their inability to sustain compelling narratives throughout the course of a season.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
One compelling player who is set to be a free agent come March is Javon Hargrave, a two-time Pro Bowler and South Carolina State alum.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Manson said more and more, people are seeking out aesthetically compelling drinks.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compelling. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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