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COMPELLING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word compelling. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word compelling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPELLING

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captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

convincing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing one to believe the truth of something

engaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting or delighting

enticing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

forceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

adjective satellite

• forceful and definite in expression or action

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

intriguing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disturbingly provocative

• capable of arousing interest or curiosity

irresistible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• impossible to resist; overpowering

adjective satellite

• overpoweringly attractive

persuasive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended or having the power to induce action or belief

powerful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great power or force or potency or effect

adverb

• (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

adjective satellite

• strong enough to knock down or overwhelm

• having great influence

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

• displaying superhuman strength or power

strong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having strength or power greater than average or expected

• having a strong physiological or chemical effect

adjective satellite

• not faint or feeble

• having or wielding force or authority

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection

• being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content

• freshly made or left

• strong and sure

obligate
verbv
adjective

• restricted to a particular condition of life

verb

• force somebody to do something

• commit in order to fulfill an obligation

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

oblige
verbv
verb

• force somebody to do something

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• provide a service or favor for someone

Best Hypernyms For COMPELLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compelling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
ask cause convincing demand forceful get have induce involve make necessitate need persuasive postulate powerful require stimulate take
Phrases (1)
call for

Alternatives for CAPTIVATING

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