- compelling
- com|pel|ling [kəmˈpelıŋ] adj1.) compelling reason/argument/case etcan argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it▪ Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town.▪ The court was presented with compelling evidence that she'd murdered her husband.2.) very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention▪ His life makes a compelling story .3.) compelling need/desire/urge (to do sth)a strong need, desire etc to do something, making you feel that you must do it▪ He felt a compelling need to tell someone about his idea.>compellingly adv
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.