compellingly
gb/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/ us/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a convincing, persuasive way
In a way that is very convincing.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] argues/presents/explains [something] compellingly
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use it as an adjective before a noun (say “a compelling argument,” not “a compellingly argument”).
Synoniemen
convincingly (More common and slightly less formal.)
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persuasively (Emphasizes influencing someone’s opinion.)
Antoniemen
unconvincingly (Fails to make something seem believable.)
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unpersuasively (Does not succeed in persuading.)
Woordcombinaties
argue compellingly
|make the case compellingly
|present evidence compellingly
|demonstrate compellingly
|explain compellingly
|persuade compellingly
|write compellingly
|put it compellingly
|state compellingly
|show compellingly
Thema's
communication
|writing
|education
|business
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is told/described/shot compellingly
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse with “compulsively” (doing something repeatedly, often without control).
Synoniemen
captivatingly (Suggests a strong ‘can’t look away’ effect.)
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engrossingly (Emphasizes being absorbed in it.)
Antoniemen
boringly (Fails to keep attention.)
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dully (Lacks energy or interest.)
Woordcombinaties
tell a story compellingly
|write compellingly
|describe compellingly
|portray compellingly
|capture compellingly
|depict compellingly
|narrate compellingly
|shot compellingly
|structured compellingly
|unfold compellingly
Thema's
media
|writing
|arts
|emotions
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] strikes/impresses/affects [someone] compellingly
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is about impact/effect, not about forcing someone physically.
Synoniemen
powerfully (More general and widely used.)
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forcefully (Suggests strong emphasis or pressure.)
Antoniemen
weakly (Has little effect or strength.)
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mildly (Has only a small effect.)
Woordcombinaties
compellingly powerful
|compellingly direct
|compellingly honest
|compellingly simple
|compellingly vivid
|compellingly apparent
|compellingly clear
|compellingly intense
|compellingly moving
|compellingly real
Thema's
emotions
|communication
|news
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] compellingly demonstrates/indicates [a need/requirement]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This is usually used with verbs like “demonstrate/indicate/show,” not for personal preferences.
Synoniemen
inescapably (Emphasizes that a conclusion cannot reasonably be avoided.)
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decisively (Emphasizes that the evidence settles the question.)
Antoniemen
optionally (Suggests something is a choice, not a necessity.)
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inconclusively (Does not clearly support a necessary conclusion.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
business
|law
|public_policy
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The evidence compellingly shows we need to act.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
compellingly
IPA
GB/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
US/kəmpˈɛlɪŋli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
com - pel - lingly (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pel)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: compellingly
- Plural: compellinglies
Woordfamilie
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
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