The meaning of COMPELLING is that compels. How to use compelling in a sentence.

COMPELLING definition: tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering. See examples of compelling used in a sentence.

compelling adjective (EXCITING) very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen:

Definition of compelling adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe something such as a film or book, or someone's appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 com•pel•ling (kəm pel′ ing), adj. tending to compel; overpowering: compelling reasons. having a powerful and irresistible …

1. tending to compel; overpowering: compelling reasons. 2. having a powerful and irresistible effect: a compelling drama.