gripping

[grip-ing]

adjective

1. holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling.

   a gripping play; a gripping book.

Other Word Forms

• grippingly adverb
• grippingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gripping¹

First recorded in 1620–30; grip + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"I found it absolutely gripping and very powerful."

From BBC

Critics have broadly agreed the best picture contender broadly earns its 2hr 50min length thanks to some gripping storytelling and rapid pacing.

From BBC

The first season of the drama unfolded over 15 gripping episodes that tracked a grueling 15-hour shift in an emergency room to present a realistic portrayal of the challenges healthcare workers face.

From Los Angeles Times

It's a shooting technique which was widely praised for making the viewing experience more gripping and immersive when the series was released to huge acclaim in March.

From BBC

Hollywood Reporter critic Sheri Linden noted how the "gripping drama delves into a notorious Gaza event with heart-wrenching urgency".

From BBC

Related Words

• captivating 
• engrossing 
• enthralling www.thesaurus.com
• exciting 
• fascinating 
• interesting 
• intriguing www.thesaurus.com
• riveting 
• spellbinding www.thesaurus.com