compelling
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compelling(
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lihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (convincing)
The evidence of the defendant's guilt was compelling.Las pruebas de la culpabilidad del acusado fueron convincentes.
b. persuasivo (argument, evidence)
The mayor made a compelling argument for his proposal.El alcalde presentó un argumento persuasivo para su propuesta.
2. (exciting)
a. absorbente (book, novel)
The novel is definitely compelling. I read it in one sitting.Sin duda, la novela es absorbente: me la leí de un tirón.
b. apasionante (movie, play, TV drama)
The director's latest film is a compelling World War I drama.La última película de la directora es un drama de la Primera Guerra Mundial apasionante.
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