Compellingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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compellingness

 

[ kəmˈpɛlɪŋnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being persuasive

Compellingness is the quality of being so persuasive or interesting that you cannot ignore it. It is the ability to capture and hold your attention, making you feel compelled to listen or act.

Synonyms

captivating quality, irresistible charm, persuasiveness

Examples of usage

  • The compellingness of his argument convinced everyone in the room.
  • The book's compellingness kept me up all night reading.
  • The compellingness of the movie drew in audiences from all over.

Translations

Translations of the word "compellingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 força convincente

🇮🇳 प्रभावशालीता

🇩🇪 Überzeugungskraft

🇮🇩 kekuatan yang meyakinkan

🇺🇦 переконливість

🇵🇱 przekonującość

🇯🇵 説得力 (せっとくりょく)

🇫🇷 force de persuasion

🇪🇸 convincencia

🇹🇷 ikna edicilik

🇰🇷 설득력 (seoldungnyeok)

🇸🇦 القوة الإقناعية

🇨🇿 přesvědčivost

🇸🇰 presvedčivosť

🇨🇳 说服力 (shuōfúlì)

🇸🇮 prepričljivost

🇮🇸 sannfæringarkraftur

🇰🇿 сендіру қуаты

🇬🇪 დარწმუნების ძალა

🇦🇿 inandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 convincencia

Etymology

The word 'compellingness' is a derivative of the verb 'compel', which has its origins in the Latin word 'compellere', meaning 'to drive together'. The concept of compellingness has been a key aspect of persuasive communication throughout history, with individuals and organizations striving to make their arguments or messages as compelling as possible to influence others. The term has gained prominence in modern times with the rise of marketing, advertising, and public speaking.

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