compelling

compelling(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. convincente (argument, evidence)
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.
c. imperioso (need)
She felt a compelling need to quit her job and move to Australia.Sintió una necesidad imperiosa de dejar su trabajo y mudarse a Australia.
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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