Compelling
Compelling adjective - Needing immediate attention.
Usage example: no compelling need to raise taxes at this time
Severe and compelling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Compelling".
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Compelling and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compelling" instead an adjective "Severe".
Both words in one sentence
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Especially in "Pro Se", where a man afflicted with a severe form of schizophrenia murders three people, yet is able to pull off a severely compelling and genius argument that nearly defeats McCoy's.
Source: Series / Law & Order - Seen as a severe Writer on Board moment on the part of David Simon, it didn't introduce any memorable or compelling new characters, and the whole "serial killer" plot line came across as implausible, getting away from the "true to life" feel of the show.
Source: Seasonal Rot / Live-Action TV
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