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compelling material

[kəˈpɛlɪŋ məˈtɪriəl]
noun phrasepl: compelling materials
material convincente
1. Content, evidence, or information that is persuasive, engaging, or forcefully interesting and demands attention
The documentary presents compelling material about climate change that changed many people's minds.
O documentário apresenta material convincente sobre mudanças climáticas que mudou a opinião de muitas pessoas.
2. Substantive evidence or facts that strongly support an argument or claim
The lawyer presented compelling material to prove her client's innocence.
A advogada apresentou material convincente para provar a inocência de seu cliente.
3. Engaging or captivating content that holds the audience's interest
The novel contains compelling material that keeps readers turning pages.
O romance contém material envolvente que mantém os leitores virando páginas.
Synonyms
persuasive evidenceconvincing materialengaging contentsubstantive evidencestrong evidencecaptivating material
Antonyms
unconvincing materialweak evidencedull contentunpersuasive materialboring content

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material convincente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
conteúdo envolvente
Alternative when emphasizing engagement aspect
Portugal
material persuasivo
Common in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
matéria convincente
Formal usage in legal or academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hard evidence
food for thought
make a case
hit home
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