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compellingly

com·pel
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh m-pel]
    • /kəmˈpɛl/
    • /kəm.ˈpe.lɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pel]
    • /kəmˈpɛl/

Definitions of compellingly word

  • adverb compellingly in a way that demands attention and interest 3
  • verb with object compellingly to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him. 1
  • verb with object compellingly to secure or bring about by force. 1
  • verb with object compellingly to force to submit; subdue. 1
  • verb with object compellingly to overpower. 1
  • verb with object compellingly Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd. 1
See all 11 definitions of compellingly

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Origin of compellingly

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compellen (< Anglo-French) < Latin compellere to crowd, force, equivalent to com- com- + pellere to push, drive

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Parts of speech for Compellingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Compellingly

compellingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for compellingly

adv compellingly

  • vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
  • eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
  • hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
  • frantically — desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
  • earnestly — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.

adverb compellingly

  • interestingly — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
  • fascinatingly — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
  • captivatingly — to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
  • gripping — holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling: a gripping play; a gripping book.
  • in-thrall — to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
All 47 Synonyms of compellingly

Antonyms for compellingly

adv compellingly

  • mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
  • peacefully — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.

adverb compellingly

  • boringly — causing or marked by boredom: a boring discussion; to have a boring time.
All 7 Antonyms of compellingly

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