Compelling

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:24 pts10 letters

Definition of Compelling

verb

To drive together, round up
To overpower; to subdue.
To force, constrain or coerce.
"Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."
To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
To force to yield; to overpower; to subjugate.

noun

An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.

adjective

Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.
"There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."
Forceful.
"The politician had compelling ambition."

Anagrams of Compelling

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "compelling":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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