What does gripping mean?
Definitions for gripping
ˈgrɪp ɪŋgrip·ping
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word gripping.
Princeton's WordNet
absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, rivetingadjective
capable of arousing and holding the attention
"a fascinating story"
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grippingadjective
Catching the attention; exciting; interesting; absorbing; fascinating.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gripping in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gripping in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of gripping in a Sentence
If there is one overriding emotion gripping Ukraine right now, it is hate, it is a deep, seething bitterness for President Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian President Vladimir Putin military, and Russian President Vladimir Putin government.
It is a horrifying, gripping, devastating disease that plays havoc on the family and on the patient.
I think there's value having gone this far, there's value in meeting and greeting, gripping and grinning, and just establishing a rapport. I think yes, it would be important to have the summit.
It is a remarkable narrative -- gripping and moving -- and not surprisingly, a book that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
It's been a wonderful surprise that kids of all types are fascinated by history, and they do like fast-paced plots and topics that are gripping, i get thronged by these fabulous little boys who have great ideas about a certain battle or detail in my books. And many of them springboard from my book into further research on their own.
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