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