gripping — holding one's attention or interest in a powerful way; very exciting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: holding one's attention or interest in a powerful way; very exciting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 흥미진진한, 몰입하게 하는
Korean pronunciation: **그**리핑
Example Sentences
- The CEO's gripping speech about his failure made everyone forget about their coffee getting cold.
- Her gripping performance as a detective kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The gripping final episode was so intense that my neighbor called to ask if I was okay.
gripping
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡrɪpɪŋ//
holding one's attention or interest in a powerful way; very exciting
moviegoers lean forward in their seats with wide eyes fixed intensely on the glowing movie screen. Their faces show complete absorption as they clutch their armrests and popcorn containers. The dramatic light from the screen illuminates their focused expressions as tension builds in the scene they're watching. Some audience members have their hands covering their mouths in anticipation while others grip the edges of their seats. Everyone in the theater is completely motionless except for their intense stares. how the movie is holding their attention in a powerful and exciting way
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Origin
From Old English 'grippan' meaning 'to seize or grasp with the hands.' Over time, it developed the figurative meaning of 'seizing attention' or being emotionally captivating.
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“The CEO's gripping speech about his failure made everyone forget about their coffee getting cold.”
“Her gripping performance as a detective kept the audience on the edge of their seats.”
“The gripping final episode was so intense that my neighbor called to ask if I was okay.”
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