Synonyms for compelling

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kuh m-pel-ing

Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ

Définition of compelling

Origin : c.1600, present participle adjective from compel. Meaning "irresistible" is from 1901. Related: Compellingly.

adj irresistible

Example sentences :

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

Antonyms for compelling

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