: that compels: such as. a : forceful a compelling personality a compelling desire. b : demanding attention for compelling reasons The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. c : convincing no compelling evidence.

What is a compelling example?

The definition of compelling is someone or something extremely attractive or interesting. An example of compelling is a novel with a plot and characters that are so intriguing that you don't want to stop reading. adjective.

Is compelling a good thing?

Compel has more of a neutral meaning than a positive or negative one. So does compelling. For example, you may feel compelled to dye your hair blue because all your friends are doing it, but you may also feel compelled to comfort a child who is crying. Evoking interest is not necessarily a positive thing, either.