C2adverbmediaacademic
US/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ.li/
UK/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ.li/
in a way that is so convincing or interesting that you cannot ignore it
In context
The author argues compellingly that cities should limit private cars.
She told the story so compellingly that nobody left the room.
The report compellingly shows how small habits can change a company.
Words that go with compellingly
verb + adverb
- argue compellinglyHe argues compellingly for stricter rules on advertising.
- write compellinglyShe writes compellingly about life in small towns.
- speak compellinglyThe young doctor spoke compellingly about public health.
adverb + verb
- compellingly arguedThis is a compellingly argued essay on trust.
- compellingly writtenThe book is compellingly written and hard to put down.
adverb + adjective
- compellingly beautifulThe landscape is compellingly beautiful in fall.