adj
Uncommon
gripping
GRIH-pihng
Gripping (adj) means So engaging or exciting that it holds your full attention. Example: “The novel's gripping plot kept me up all night.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something so exciting or tense it completely absorbs you.
Common pairings
a gripping thriller
gripping story
gripping finale
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more gripping
- Superlative
- most gripping
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for gripping
tipping
dipping
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nipping
sipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
clipping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gripping” mean?
The word “gripping” means so engaging or exciting that it holds your full attention. In plain terms, describes something so exciting or tense it completely absorbs you.
How do you pronounce “gripping”?
“Gripping” is pronounced GRIH-pihng (/ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gripping” in a sentence?
Here is “gripping” used in a sentence: “The novel's gripping plot kept me up all night.”
What part of speech is “gripping”?
“Gripping” is an adjective.
Is “gripping” a common word?
“Gripping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
