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gripping

 

[ หˆษกrษชpษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

movie review

Exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention.

Synonyms

captivating, compelling, exciting

Examples of usage

  • The movie had a gripping storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat.
  • The gripping performance by the lead actor left the audience in awe.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To hold tightly or firmly.

Synonyms

clutch, grasp, hold

Examples of usage

  • She was gripping the steering wheel tightly as she drove through the storm.
  • He gripped the handle of the suitcase firmly to lift it off the ground.

Translations

Translations of the word "gripping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cativante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฎเคพเค‚เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช packend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะพะฟะปัŽัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wciฤ…gajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ…ๅŠ›็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท captivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apasionante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผkleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฅ๋ฏธ๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฐุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poutavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรบtavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•ไบบๅ…ฅ่ƒœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zanimiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heillandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cazibษ™dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apasionante

Etymology

The word 'gripping' originated from the Old English word 'gryppan', meaning 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of holding tightly or firmly, as well as being exciting or captivating. The adjective form of 'gripping' gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the context of literature and film reviews.

See also: gripper.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,198, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.