Gripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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gripping

[ ˈɡrɪpɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 cativante

🇮🇳 रोमांचक

🇩🇪 packend

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 захоплюючий

🇵🇱 wciągający

🇯🇵 魅力的な

🇫🇷 captivant

🇪🇸 apasionante

🇹🇷 sürükleyici

🇰🇷 흥미로운

🇸🇦 جذاب

🇨🇿 poutavý

🇸🇰 pútavý

🇨🇳 引人入胜的

🇸🇮 zanimiv

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 қызықты

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 apasionante

Word origin

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.