different between imposing vs compelling
imposing
English
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?m?po?z??/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?m?p??z??/
- Rhymes: -??z??
- Hyphenation: im?pos?ing
Verb
imposing
- present participle of impose
Adjective
imposing (comparative more imposing, superlative most imposing)
- Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
Translations
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- what does imposing tariffs mean
- what does imposing martial law mean
compelling
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k?m?p?l??/
- Rhymes: -?l??
Verb
compelling
- present participle of compel
Adjective
compelling (comparative more compelling, superlative most compelling)
- Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.
- Forceful.
Translations
Noun
compelling (plural compellings)
- An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.
Related terms
- compel
- compellingly
References
- compelling at OneLook Dictionary Search
- compelling in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
compelling From the web:
- what compelling means
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