Engelsk

compellingly

gb/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/ us/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
C1 Engelsk
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adverb C1 property
1

in a convincing, persuasive way

In a way that is very convincing.

Brugsmønster: [someone] argues/presents/explains [something] compellingly
Typisk fejl:
Don’t use it as an adjective before a noun (say “a compelling argument,” not “a compellingly argument”).
Synonymer
convincingly (More common and slightly less formal.) | persuasively (Emphasizes influencing someone’s opinion.)
Antonymer
unconvincingly (Fails to make something seem believable.) | unpersuasively (Does not succeed in persuading.)
Ordforbindelser
argue compellingly |make the case compellingly |present evidence compellingly |demonstrate compellingly |explain compellingly |persuade compellingly |write compellingly |put it compellingly |state compellingly |show compellingly
Temaer
communication |writing |education |business
Eksempler
  • She argued compellingly that the policy would hurt small businesses.
  • The lawyer presented the timeline compellingly, and the jury followed every step.
  • The report compellingly shows why the budget needs to change.
Læringseksempler
  • He explained his idea compellingly.
  • The speaker made her point compellingly.
adverb C1 property
2

in an engaging, attention-holding way

In a way that makes you want to keep watching or reading.

Brugsmønster: [something] is told/described/shot compellingly
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse with “compulsively” (doing something repeatedly, often without control).
Synonymer
captivatingly (Suggests a strong ‘can’t look away’ effect.) | engrossingly (Emphasizes being absorbed in it.)
Antonymer
boringly (Fails to keep attention.) | dully (Lacks energy or interest.)
Ordforbindelser
tell a story compellingly |write compellingly |describe compellingly |portray compellingly |capture compellingly |depict compellingly |narrate compellingly |shot compellingly |structured compellingly |unfold compellingly
Temaer
media |writing |arts |emotions
Eksempler
  • The documentary is paced compellingly, with each scene building on the last.
  • He writes compellingly about ordinary life, making small moments feel important.
  • The characters are drawn so compellingly that you care what happens to them.
Læringseksempler
  • She tells stories compellingly.
  • The film begins compellingly.
adverb formal C2 property
3

with strong force or impact

In a very strong and powerful way.

Brugsmønster: [something] strikes/impresses/affects [someone] compellingly
Typisk fejl:
This sense is about impact/effect, not about forcing someone physically.
Synonymer
powerfully (More general and widely used.) | forcefully (Suggests strong emphasis or pressure.)
Antonymer
weakly (Has little effect or strength.) | mildly (Has only a small effect.)
Ordforbindelser
compellingly powerful |compellingly direct |compellingly honest |compellingly simple |compellingly vivid |compellingly apparent |compellingly clear |compellingly intense |compellingly moving |compellingly real
Temaer
emotions |communication |news
Eksempler
  • Her final line lands compellingly, leaving the room silent.
  • The photograph conveys loss compellingly without showing anything graphic.
  • The data points to the same conclusion compellingly.
Læringseksempler
  • The message comes across compellingly.
adverb formal C1 property
4

in a way that shows necessity

In a way that shows something must be done.

Brugsmønster: [something] compellingly demonstrates/indicates [a need/requirement]
Typisk fejl:
This is usually used with verbs like “demonstrate/indicate/show,” not for personal preferences.
Synonymer
inescapably (Emphasizes that a conclusion cannot reasonably be avoided.) | decisively (Emphasizes that the evidence settles the question.)
Antonymer
optionally (Suggests something is a choice, not a necessity.) | inconclusively (Does not clearly support a necessary conclusion.)
Ordforbindelser
compellingly demonstrates the need |compellingly indicates |compellingly suggests |compellingly shows |compellingly supports the conclusion |compellingly points to |compellingly argues for |compellingly justifies |compellingly underlines |compellingly confirms
Temaer
business |law |public_policy
Eksempler
  • The audit compellingly demonstrates the need for tighter controls.
  • Taken together, the interviews compellingly indicate that the system is failing.
  • The results compellingly justify further investment in prevention.
Læringseksempler
  • The evidence compellingly shows we need to act.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
compellingly
IPA
GB/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
US/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
Stavelser og tryk
com - pel - lingly (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pel)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: compellingly
  • Plural: compellinglies
Ordfamilie
Forms
compellinglies noun
Core family
compel verb C1 compelling adjective B2
Related words
compulsion noun C1 compulsory adjective B2 compulsive adjective B2 compulsively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncompelling adjective
Advanced or less common
compulsorily adverb
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