: taking a powerful hold upon one's interest or feelings
a gripping thriller
Shabba Ranks has a gripping baritone voice that ranges from bedroom purr to locker-room-boast roar.—
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grippingly
adverb
a grippingly honest performance
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The film, inspired by the true story of a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, promises to be a gripping portrayal of organized crime in the island paradise.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Viaplay Content Distribution offers a remarkable slate of gripping thrillers, acclaimed Nordic Noir series, emotionally resonant dramas, and riveting documentaries.
—Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
What stands out, besides the clearly gripping story, is the way Odell seems so open and curious in her mission to understand how something like this could happen, her curiosity superseding her resentment.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
With its gripping trailer now unveiled, Magazine Dreams is once again in the spotlight, sparking discussions about both its raw storytelling and the controversy surrounding its lead actor.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Viaplay Content Distribution offers a remarkable slate of gripping thrillers, acclaimed Nordic Noir series, emotionally resonant dramas, and riveting documentaries.
—Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
What stands out, besides the clearly gripping story, is the way Odell seems so open and curious in her mission to understand how something like this could happen, her curiosity superseding her resentment.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
With its gripping trailer now unveiled, Magazine Dreams is once again in the spotlight, sparking discussions about both its raw storytelling and the controversy surrounding its lead actor.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gripping
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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gripping. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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