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gripping

American  
[grip-ing] / ˈgrɪp ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling.

    a gripping play; a gripping book.


Other Word Forms

  • grippingly adverb
  • grippingness noun

Etymology

Origin of gripping

First recorded in 1620–30; grip + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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But Down and Kay, who co-created HBO’s gripping finance drama after quitting their jobs as investment bankers, understand that viewers still need a second to catch their breath, preparing for what new crises await.

From Salon

Trotsky’s fate may be well known, yet the final chapters of Mr. Ireland’s book should no more be spoiled than should a gripping page turner.

From The Wall Street Journal

His gripping stories, as Tom Nolan observes, are marked by “individualized characters, snappy dialogue and historical awareness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Consumers in the U.K. continue to bear the brunt of a cost-of-living crisis gripping the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Don’t miss: A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers.

From MarketWatch