Gripping

//ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ//

Synonyms for "gripping" (46 found)

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Closest matches (10)

fascinating absorbing arresting attractive captivating clinging compelling compulsive

Adjective(1 words)

absorbing

Adjective(1 words)

absorbing

Strong matches (13)

consuming driving enchanting engaging engrossing enthralling grasping

Adjective(4 words)

emotional exciting exhilarating fascinating

Adjective(2 words)

engrossing fascinating

Related words (23)

holding hypnotic impelling keeping magnetic mesmeric mesmerizing moving obsessing obsessional obsessive piercing possessing preoccupying retentive spellbinding stirring tenacious thrilling

Adjective(3 words)

interesting moving pulse-pounding

Adjective(1 words)

riveting

Related word relations

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7 relation types

Synonyms

1 entries

fascinating

derived

2 entries

grippingly grippingness

derived from

1 entries

grip

form of

1 entries

grip

has context

1 entries

pinching and spasmodic pain in intestines

related to

3 entries

attention catch exciting

similar

2 entries

captivating interesting

Sample sentences

13 total sentences available.

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I have a gripping pain here.

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Bitterly cold air is gripping America, while on the other side of the globe, Australia is sizzling as a record heatwave takes hold.

Source: tatoeba (2983124)

I found the book so gripping, I could hardly put it down.

Source: tatoeba (3362169)

The book was so gripping, I could hardly put it down.

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