gripping
adjective/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
- exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
- a gripping story
- His books are always so gripping.
- The film was absolutely gripping.
- The film is a gripping account of the early days of the revolution.
Synonyms interestinginterestingfascinating ▪ compelling ▪ stimulating ▪ gripping ▪ absorbingThese words all describe something that attracts or holds your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas.interesting attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas:Topics Literature and writingc1- That’s an interesting question, Daniel.
- The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age.
- Her latest book makes compelling reading.
- Thank you for a most stimulating discussion.
- His books are always so gripping.
- Chess can be an extremely absorbing game.
- interesting/fascinating/stimulating for somebody
- interesting/fascinating to somebody
- interesting/fascinating that…
- interesting/fascinating to see/hear/find/learn/know…
- a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/gripping story/read/book
- a(n) interesting/fascinating/stimulating experience/discussion/idea
- to find something interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping/absorbing
Oxford Collocations DictionaryGripping is used with these nouns:- read
- thriller
- yarn
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