Gripping — synonyms, definition

1. gripping (a)

absorbing enjoyable grasping holding interesting maintaining readable retaining satisfying stimulating

2. gripping (Adjective)

engrossing fascinating riveting

gripping (Adjective) — Capable of arousing and holding the attention. ex. "a gripping story"

3. gripping (Verb)

grappling spellbinding transfixing

gripping (Verb) — Hold fast or firmly. ex. "He gripped the steering wheel"

gripping (Verb) — Hold or seize, as in a wrestling match.

gripping (Verb) — To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. ex. "The snake charmer grips the cobra"

clutching interesting prehending seizing biting nipping pinching seizing with teeth squeezing tweeting twinging twitching