COMPELLING
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of COMPELLING
To drive together, round up
To overpower; to subdue.
To force, constrain or coerce.
"Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."
An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.
Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.
"There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."
Forceful.
"The politician had compelling ambition."
Examples of COMPELLING in a Sentence
- "Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."
- "There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."
- "The politician had compelling ambition."
Word Details
Is COMPELLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPELLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPELLING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPELLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | e | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPELLING
100 words from the letters in COMPELLING
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How to Use COMPELLING in Word Games
COMPELLING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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