compellingly
gb/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/ us/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
C1
English
meggyőzően, lebilincselően, hatásosan, erőteljesen, nyomatékosan, kényszerítő erővel
C1
1
meggyőzően
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] argues/presents/explains [something] compellingly
She argued compellingly that the policy would hurt small businesses.
Meggyőzően érvelt amellett, hogy ez a politika ártana a kisvállalkozásoknak.
The lawyer presented the timeline compellingly, and the jury followed every step.
Az ügyvéd meggyőzően ismertette az események időrendjét, és az esküdtszék minden lépést követni tudott.
The report compellingly shows why the budget needs to change.
Learner examples
He explained his idea compellingly.
Meggyőzően magyarázta el az ötletét.
The speaker made her point compellingly.
Az előadó meggyőzően fejtette ki a mondanivalóját.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it as an adjective before a noun (say “a compelling argument,” not “a compellingly argument”).
Meaning
in a convincing, persuasive way
Collocations
argue compellingly
|make the case compellingly
|present evidence compellingly
|demonstrate compellingly
|explain compellingly
|persuade compellingly
|write compellingly
|put it compellingly
|state compellingly
|show compellingly
Synonyms
convincingly (More common and slightly less formal.)
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persuasively (Emphasizes influencing someone’s opinion.)
Antonyms
unconvincingly (Fails to make something seem believable.)
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unpersuasively (Does not succeed in persuading.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|education
|business
Definition
In a way that is very convincing.
In a way that makes people believe something or agree with it because it seems strongly supported and reasonable.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is told/described/shot compellingly
The documentary is paced compellingly, with each scene building on the last.
A dokumentumfilm lebilincselően van felépítve: minden jelenet az előzőre épül.
He writes compellingly about ordinary life, making small moments feel important.
Lebilincselően ír a hétköznapi életről, és a kis pillanatokat is fontossá teszi.
The characters are drawn so compellingly that you care what happens to them.
Learner examples
She tells stories compellingly.
Lebilincselően mesél.
The film begins compellingly.
A film lebilincselően kezdődik.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse with “compulsively” (doing something repeatedly, often without control).
Meaning
in an engaging, attention-holding way
Collocations
tell a story compellingly
|write compellingly
|describe compellingly
|portray compellingly
|capture compellingly
|depict compellingly
|narrate compellingly
|shot compellingly
|structured compellingly
|unfold compellingly
Synonyms
captivatingly (Suggests a strong ‘can’t look away’ effect.)
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engrossingly (Emphasizes being absorbed in it.)
Antonyms
boringly (Fails to keep attention.)
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dully (Lacks energy or interest.)
Themes
media
|writing
|arts
|emotions
Definition
In a way that makes you want to keep watching or reading.
In a way that strongly holds attention because it is interesting, exciting, or emotionally powerful.
C2
FORMAL
3
hatásosan
B2
erőteljesen
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] strikes/impresses/affects [someone] compellingly
Her final line lands compellingly, leaving the room silent.
Az utolsó mondata nagyon hatásosan csapódik le, és a terem elnémul.
The photograph conveys loss compellingly without showing anything graphic.
A fénykép hatásosan közvetíti a veszteséget anélkül, hogy bármi felkavarót mutatna.
The data points to the same conclusion compellingly.
Learner examples
The message comes across compellingly.
Az üzenet hatásosan jön át.
Common mistake:
This sense is about impact/effect, not about forcing someone physically.
Meaning
with strong force or impact
Collocations
compellingly powerful
|compellingly direct
|compellingly honest
|compellingly simple
|compellingly vivid
|compellingly apparent
|compellingly clear
|compellingly intense
|compellingly moving
|compellingly real
Synonyms
powerfully (More general and widely used.)
|
forcefully (Suggests strong emphasis or pressure.)
Antonyms
weakly (Has little effect or strength.)
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mildly (Has only a small effect.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|news
Definition
In a very strong and powerful way.
In a way that has a powerful effect on thoughts, feelings, or actions.
C1
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[something] compellingly demonstrates/indicates [a need/requirement]
The audit compellingly demonstrates the need for tighter controls.
Az audit nyomatékosan mutat rá a szigorúbb ellenőrzések szükségességére.
Taken together, the interviews compellingly indicate that the system is failing.
Az interjúk együttvéve nyomatékosan jelzik, hogy a rendszer nem működik.
The results compellingly justify further investment in prevention.
Learner examples
The evidence compellingly shows we need to act.
A bizonyítékok nyomatékosan mutatják, hogy cselekednünk kell.
Common mistake:
This is usually used with verbs like “demonstrate/indicate/show,” not for personal preferences.
Meaning
in a way that shows necessity
Collocations
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
Synonyms
inescapably (Emphasizes that a conclusion cannot reasonably be avoided.)
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decisively (Emphasizes that the evidence settles the question.)
Antonyms
optionally (Suggests something is a choice, not a necessity.)
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inconclusively (Does not clearly support a necessary conclusion.)
Themes
business
|law
|public_policy
Definition
In a way that shows something must be done.
In a way that makes something seem necessary, unavoidable, or strongly required by the situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
compellingly
IPA
GB/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
US/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
Syllables & stress
com - pel - lingly (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pel)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: compellingly
- Plural: compellinglies
Word family
Forms
compellinglies
noun
Core family
compel
verb C1
compelling
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncompelling
adjective
Advanced or less common
compulsorily
adverb
Expressions
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