Antonyms for compelling
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : kuh m-pel-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ |
Definition of compelling
Origin :- c.1600, present participle adjective from compel. Meaning "irresistible" is from 1901. Related: Compellingly.
- adj irresistible
- His senses breathed the air of her perfect and compelling femininity.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- And then, as the other nodded in assent, she spoke with a compelling kindliness.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Now there was something so compelling about her tone that he bent all his faculties to the task.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- Some women went by, compelling Salvat to step off the foot-pavement.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- The heritage was too compelling for a wolf that was only a cub.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
- He remembered only the compelling cause which was driving him towards the solution of it.
- Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
- He was compelling the Court to punish him, whether they wished it or not.
- Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
- "I mean it," she said, interrupting his thought and compelling him to pay heed to her.
- Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
- He fixed his eyes on the young man as he spoke, compelling him to look at him.
- Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
- With a compelling friendliness she held out her hand to him.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
Synonyms for compelling
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