compelling

About 6.25 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of compel
2. adjective very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention

   The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.

3. adjective capable of causing someone to believe or agree

   He made a compelling argument.

4. adjective strong and forceful; that causes one to feel like they must do something

   I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.

5. noun An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.

Similar words

powerful persuasive engaging riveting eye-catching fascinating appealing attractive stylish compulsive

Often followed by

the reason evidence reasons and them interest him state

Word family

compellingly