Both Uses of
compelling
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- He felt a compelling desire for cool water.†
Chpt 1.6 *compelling = very interesting; or convincing; or a force for action
- He did not forget the Barrow, nor the message of Gandalf; but something seemed to be compelling him to disregard all warnings, and he longed to yield.†
Chpt 1.11
Definition:
very interesting; or convincing -- possibly leading to action
or more rarely: a force for action
or more rarely: a force for action