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- [grip-ing]
- /ˈgrɪp ɪŋ/
- /ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ/
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- [grip-ing]
- /ˈgrɪp ɪŋ/
Definitions of gripping word
- adjective gripping holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling: a gripping play; a gripping book. 1
- noun gripping the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp. 1
- noun gripping the power of gripping: He has a strong grip. 1
- noun gripping a grasp, hold, or control. 1
- noun gripping mental or intellectual hold: to have a good grip on a problem. 1
- noun gripping competence or firmness in dealing with situations in one's work or personal affairs: The boss is old and is losing his grip. 1
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Origin of gripping
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; grip + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Gripping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gripping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gripping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gripping
adj gripping
- intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- riveting — a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
- interesting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- arresting — attracting attention; striking
adjective gripping
- enthralling — Capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.
- mesmerising — to hypnotize.
- mesmerizing — to hypnotize.
- transfixing — to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc.
- absorbing — An absorbing task or activity interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy.
Antonyms for gripping
adj gripping
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- uninteresting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.
- unstimulating — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
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