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gripping

/ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/verb, adjective2 syllables

Gripping means: capable of arousing and holding the attention.

Synonyms for gripping10

verb, as in to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind

verb, as in to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

grapple, grip

verb, as in hold fast or firmly

grip

adjective, as in capable of arousing and holding the attention

absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, riveting, interesting

What does gripping mean?4

adjective

1

capable of arousing and holding the attention“a fascinating story”

verb

1

to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe“The snake charmer fascinates the cobra”

2

to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match“the two men grappled with each other for several minutes”

3

hold fast or firmly“He gripped the steering wheel”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with gripping?15

three syllables

equipping
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Gripping in a sentence

  • She adjusted her stance before gripping the bat.Amastan
  • The batter adjusted his stance before gripping the bat.Amastan
  • I found the book so gripping, I could hardly put it down.patgfisher
  • The book was so gripping, I could hardly put it down.patgfisher
  • The action movie starring Gustavo had a gripping storyline.Amastan
  • On the gripping hand, if they're too young and healthy they will escape and attempt to eat you.gleki
  • I have a gripping pain here.unknown
  • Ziri was gripping the rifle so tightly that his knuckles were beginning to turn white.Amastan

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