gripping in English

adjective

1

firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting.

a gripping TV thriller

verb

1

take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.

his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

synonyms: grasp, clutch, hold, clasp, take hold of, clench, grab, seize, cling to, squeeze, press, glom on to

2

(of a feeling or emotion) deeply affect (someone).

she was gripped by a feeling of excitement

synonyms: afflict, affect, take over, beset, rack, convulse

adjective

engrossing, enthralling, absorbing, riveting, captivating, spellbinding, bewitching, fascinating, compulsive, compelling, mesmerizing, thrilling, exciting, action-packed, dramatic, stimulating, unputdownable, page-turning
fascinating, absorbing, riveting, engrossing

verb

grasp, afflict, engross, grapple, spellbind
grasp, clutch, hold, clasp, take hold of, clench, grab, seize, cling to, squeeze, press, glom on to
afflict, affect, take over, beset, rack, convulse
engross, enthrall, absorb, rivet, spellbind, hold spellbound, bewitch, fascinate, hold, mesmerize, enrapture, interest
grapple
spellbind, transfix, fascinate

Use "gripping" in a sentence

1. Engineering in relation to gripping devices, pivoting devices, linear drives, compensation units, adapters, gripping jaws and gripping fingers

2. Pliers, cable-gripping apparatus

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4. An interchangeable, self-locking, cable gripping and adaptive anchoring apparatus comprising a gripping component and adaptor component.

5. His books are always so gripping.

6. Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful

7. Gripping bodies, in particular gripping pallets, angle clamps and cube clamps for fixing clamping parts, positioning parts or supporting parts

8. His thrillers are always a gripping read.

9. Gripping Romantic Suspense novel of international intrigue.

10. Gripping bodies, in particular gripping pallets, angle clamps and cube clamps for fixing clamped parts, positioned parts or supported parts

11. Thus, the crime epidemic now gripping the nation.

12. But the ride keeps you gripping the wheel.

13. He was still gripping a Skorpion machine-pistol.

14. He rode between cars, gripping the heavy chain.

15. Her latest novel is a gripping murder mystery.

16. 'Please don't go,' he said, gripping her arm.

17. The film turned out to be a gripping thriller.

18. Bastards review – gripping stuff 3 out of 5 stars

19. Synonyms: fascinating, interesting, engaging, gripping More Synonyms of Absorbing

20. Gripping his stomach, he let out a low moan.

21. Cody smiled shyly, gripping my hand for dear life.

22. Pantieri went for him, gripping him by the throat.

23. Synonyms: overwhelming, gripping, absorbing, compelling More Synonyms of Consuming 2.

24. Sweating profusely and gripping the lectern, Anderson began his speech.

25. 25 synonyms for Absorbing: fascinating, interesting, engaging, gripping, arresting, compelling

26. Corbett stared down at his hands gripping the table edge.

27. 12 synonyms for Consuming: overwhelming, gripping, absorbing, compelling, devouring, engrossing

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30. Blackfish is a gripping and enlightening documentary well worth a watch

31. "The Cocoanut Grove Fire" is a gripping historical report

32. A tobacco article package with actuating element for the gripping tab

33. The play was so gripping that the audience quickly identified with the actors.

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35. Another word for Absorbing: fascinating, interesting, engaging, gripping, arresting Collins English Thesaurus

36. Pike was talking to a waitress and gripping her wrist very tightly.

37. I found the book so gripping that I couldn't put it down.

38. "Bass ackwards" is a gripping and gritty non-conventional romance

39. Alone's minimalistic approach makes this heightened thriller a gripping and suspenseful experience.

40. To demonstrate the loss of gripping force we will use this electronic gauge

41. Gripping her spear in white hands, she stood gazing at the shadowy Isle.

42. The boy perched himself on the table, his hands gripping the edges of it.

43. Gripping the butt of the revolver, he scrambled to his feet and pushed himself forward.

44. Lucinda has to fight for her life and her inheritance in this gripping novel.

45. The form of the gripping members (7-10) is adjustable to the frame tube.

46. Synonyms for Consuming include fascinating, gripping, absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, riveting, intriguing, interesting, engaging and compelling

47. The mounting device comprises a sledge which comprises a support structure and a gripping structure.

48. However, some believe that the gripping action and excitement involved in gambling contribute to the addiction.

49. The storyline at the moment is very good, gripping and makes you watch the next episode.

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