Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a compelling or constraining manner; compulsorily.

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  • adverb In a compelling manner.

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Examples

  • I have recommitted myself to discovering a slower lifestyle -- I do, of course, fully believe in the power of poetry and play -- but the siren song of a highly productive life still calls compellingly to me.

    Christine Carter, PhD: Borrowing Time for Bliss 2010

  • They called compellingly, and for each of the company the words were different.

    The Elf Queen of Shannara Brooks, Terry 1992

  • Exotic camera angles, extreme lighting on the contours of faces, ultra close-ups of clotted cream, and Waltz exclaiming ‘Bingo” combine to produce a perpetual string of edgy, 'compellingly' watchable vignettes – This is Tarantino’s best yet.

    Edge, Contrast: Inglourious Basterds is the best yet 2010

  • Exotic camera angles, extreme lighting on the contours of faces, ultra close-ups of clotted cream, and Waltz exclaiming ‘Bingo” combine to produce a perpetual string of edgy, 'compellingly' watchable vignettes – This is Tarantino’s best yet.

    2010 January 23 | NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS 2010

  • I am proposing to arrange, therefore, that your letter of purported rebuttal and my letter "compellingly" refuting your rebuttal will be read into the record of proceedings of the US Senate, which - for the avoidance of doubt - are covered by absolute privilige.

    Archive 2008-07-01 EliRabett 2008

  • Gibson told journalists the matter was "compellingly" in the public interest.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2005

  • Each has written compellingly on this subject, yet each has been unselfishly and unfailingly supportive as we explored terrain that they already knew well.

    American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

  • His hunger was driving him too compellingly — only — only he wondered if Bill, too, were lost.

    LOVE OF LIFE 2010

  • In reality, the improbability that Bush will now decide to acknowledge any mistakes whatsoever, much less take full responsibility for the torture he knowingly authorized, means that unless we as a country are resigned to live with the stain of dishonor Sullivan so compellingly describes, it will be left to someone else to demand atonement for this ignoble legacy.

    Letters to the Editor 2009

  • Filmmaking is for people who have something compellingly original to say, and if you don't have anything unique to say, I am sure your passionate film skills would be better suited gaffing or serving food at the craft services table. meeheezee

    VOTD: Frame 137 Teaser Trailer | /Film 2010

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