Compellingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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compellingly

 

[ kəmˈpelɪŋli ]

Context #1

in a strong and persuasive manner

Compellingly is an adverb that describes something that is so convincing or persuasive that it is difficult to ignore or resist. It often implies a sense of urgency or importance.

Synonyms

convincingly, persuasively, powerfully, strongly

Examples of usage

  • She argued compellingly for the new policy changes.
  • The evidence presented was compellingly clear.
  • The author compellingly captures the essence of the character.
  • The speech was delivered compellingly, leaving the audience captivated.
  • The story was told compellingly, drawing in readers from the start.

Translations

Translations of the word "compellingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma convincente

🇮🇳 प्रेरक ढंग से

🇩🇪 überzeugend

🇮🇩 dengan meyakinkan

🇺🇦 переконливо

🇵🇱 przekonująco

🇯🇵 説得力を持って (せっとくりょくをもって)

🇫🇷 de manière convaincante

🇪🇸 de manera convincente

🇹🇷 ikna edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 설득력 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقنع

🇨🇿 přesvědčivě

🇸🇰 presvedčivo

🇨🇳 有说服力地 (yǒu shuōfúlì dì)

🇸🇮 prepričljivo

🇮🇸 sannfærandi

🇰🇿 сендіре отырып

🇬🇪 დამაჯერებლად

🇦🇿 inandırıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera convincente

Word origin

The word compellingly originates from the verb 'compel,' which comes from the Latin word 'compellere,' meaning 'to drive together, force.' The adverb form 'compellingly' emerged in English to describe something that is so persuasive or convincing that it compels attention or action. Over time, the usage of 'compellingly' has become popular in various contexts to emphasize the strength and persuasiveness of an argument, story, or performance.

See also: compelled, compelling, compellingness, compulsion, uncompelling.