GRIPPING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GRIPPING?

Need another word that means the same as “gripping”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “gripping” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Gripping” are: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, riveting

Gripping as an Adjective

Definitions of "Gripping" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gripping” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Capable of arousing and holding the attention.
• Firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting.

Synonyms of "Gripping" as an adjective (4 Words)

absorbing	Intensely interesting; engrossing. An absorbing account of their marriage.
engrossing	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. The most engrossing parts of the book.
fascinating	Capturing interest as if by a spell. A fascinating story.
riveting	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter.

Usage Examples of "Gripping" as an adjective

• A gripping TV thriller.

Associations of "Gripping" (30 Words)

apprehend	Anticipate (something) with uneasiness or fear. He is a man that apprehends death no more dreadfully but as a drunken sleep.
capture	The action of capturing or of being captured. The militia captured the castle.
catch	The act of catching an object with the hands. The UK s North Sea haddock catch.
clasp	Hold (someone) tightly. A gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp.
clench	A small slip noose made with seizing. Clench a steering wheel.
clinch	Fasten a rope or angling line with a clinch knot. The nails were clinched.
clutch	A clutch bag. They both are hard nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations.
comprehend	To become aware of through the senses. He couldn t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat.
comprehension	An ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result. Some won t have the least comprehension of what I m trying to do.
engage	Engage for service under a term of contract. They engaged in a discussion.
fishing	The occupation of catching fish for a living. The area is renowned for its excellent deep sea fishing.
forfeited	Surrendered as a penalty.
grab	Obtain or get (something) quickly or opportunistically. I ll grab another drink while there s still time.
grapple	Seize or hold with a grappling hook. He grappled the young man around the throat.
grasp	The act of grasping. Many companies grasped the opportunity to expand.
hijack	An incident or act of hijacking. They hijacked the judicial process.
hijacker	A holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it. The hijackers of this government ignore all but their own agenda.
hold	To close within bounds limit or hold back from movement. She can hold an audience spellbound.
impound	(of a dam) hold back (water. Vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded.
kidnap	The action of kidnapping someone. They were arrested for robbery and kidnap.
kidnapping	The unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment. The recent kidnapping of a Dutch industrialist.
lance	Pierce with or as if with a lance. Abscesses should not be lanced until there is a soft spot in the centre.
obtain	Receive a specified treatment (abstract. Adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. She seized control of the throne after her husband died.
tongs	An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things. Sugar tongs.
transfix	Pierce with a sharp stake or point. A field mouse is transfixed by the curved talons of an owl.
understandable	Capable of being apprehended or understood. It is understandable that mistakes occur sometimes.
vise	A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place.