Compellingly Meaning
/kəˈmpɛlɪŋli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a compelling manner.
Sentence Examples
She argued compellingly for the cause.
The evidence presented compellingly supported the claim.
She argued her case compellingly, convincing the entire jury.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The speaker argued ____ that climate change requires urgent global action.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer argued his difficult case very ____ in front of the jury.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English compelling Middle English -ly English -ly English compellingly From compelling + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Despite being compellingly photogenic, many eagles are difficult photographic targets, particularly when there is bright sunlight."
— 2021, Peter Cavanagh, “1. Eagles”, in 100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight, →ISBN, page 17:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The speaker argued ____ that climate change requires urgent global action.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer argued his difficult case very ____ in front of the jury.