/ kəmˈpelɪŋ; NAmE / adjective
1.
that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting :
Her latest book makes compelling reading.
➡ note at interesting
2.
so strong that you must do sth about it :
a compelling need / desire
3.
that makes you think it is true :
There is no compelling reason to believe him.
compelling evidence
► com·pel·ling·ly adverb :
compellingly attractive