Vocabulary Entry

gripping

|adjective • verb

adjective

Captivating and holding attention due to being interesting or exciting.

Example Sentences

"The movie had a gripping plot that kept us on the edge of our seats."

"Her gripping storytelling made it hard to put the book down."

"The gripping performance by the actors left the audience in awe."

verb

Example Sentences

"She is gripping the railing tightly as she looks down."

"He found himself gripping the handlebars as he rode faster."

"The child was gripping her mother's hand during the scary ride."