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compelling

[/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/]
adjective
compelling, convincente, irresistível
1. Attractive and interesting in a way that makes you want to know or learn more
The documentary presents a compelling argument for climate action.
O documentário apresenta um argumento convincente para a ação climática.
2. Demanding attention; so interesting or exciting that you cannot stop watching, reading, or listening
It was such a compelling story that I couldn't put the book down.
Era uma história tão envolvente que não consegui largar o livro.
3. Constituting a powerful and irresistible force
He felt a compelling need to help those in need.
Ele sentiu uma necessidade irresistível de ajudar os necessitados.
NYC Slang
fire, crazy, mad (when describing something as captivating)
Synonyms
fascinatingcaptivatingconvincingengagingabsorbingpersuasive
Antonyms
boringuninterestingunconvincingdullrepellent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compelling, convincente, irresistível
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
compelling, convincente, arrebatador
Portuguese variant with 'arrebatador' for more emotionally compelling contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't put it down
too good to miss
hard to resist
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