adj

gripping

GRIH-pihng

adj

So engaging or exciting that it holds your full attention.

"The novel's gripping plot kept me up all night."

How to Use Gripping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something so exciting or tense it completely absorbs you.

Common pairings

a gripping thriller gripping story gripping finale

more gripping comparative, most gripping superlative

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The novel's _____ plot kept me up all night.

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