gripping
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.so interesting or exciting that you cannot stop paying attention to it.
adj.compelling or fascinating; capable of commanding and holding one's attention completely.
Simple“The novel was so gripping that I stayed up all night to finish it.”
In context“The documentary offered a gripping account of the rescue mission, combining archival footage with intense first-hand interviews.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.holding something very firmly with your hand.
v.the present participle of 'grip', describing the act of grasping or clutching something tightly.
Simple“He was gripping the steering wheel tightly because he was nervous.”
In context“Gripping the icy railing with both hands, the hiker carefully navigated the narrow ledge above the canyon.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the action of taking a firm hold of something.
n.the gerund form denoting the action of applying a grip or grasp.
Simple“The proper gripping of the golf club is essential for a good swing.”
In context“The mechanical arm's gripping of the delicate glass components required precise calibration to avoid structural failure.”
“Even as rain has returned, experts are warning that the drought gripping large swathes of the UK will not immediately come to an end .”
“When Joe Biden decided it was “time to end America’s longest war”, he set in motion a tragic and shameful train of events, dramatised in this gripping thriller.”