Gripping

/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of grip; to seize or hold tightly.

She was gripping the steering wheel tightly as she navigated through the storm.

adjective

Evoking strong interest or attention; engaging or exciting.

The novel was so gripping that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

Having the quality of grasping or holding tightly.

He had a gripping personality that drew people to him.

Derived from the verb 'grip', meaning to seize or hold firmly.

gripping story:

A narrative that captures the interest of the reader or listener.

gripping performance:

An act that holds the attention of the audience effectively.

Exciting or thrilling.

That movie was so gripping, I couldn't look away!

Intensely interesting or compelling.

Her story was gripping; I was hooked from the first sentence.