gripping

[US]/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

[UK]/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. capturing one's attention; holding one's focus
v. holding tightly; captivating

grip strength

hand grip

the paralysis gripping the country.

a gripping political thriller

this gripping race still offers the opportunity to dislodge the leader.

The play was so gripping that the audience quickly-fied with the actors.

Pliers for gripping and manipulating.

Mr Glenny is gripping on the interplay between state power and criminality.

Hall skilfully weaves the historical research into a gripping narrative.

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