From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishgrippinggrip‧ping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ ●○○ adjective INTERESTINGa gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting Collins’ gripping detective novel► see thesaurus at exciting, interesting
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gripping• Now it's time for the kill, and the final twists are as clever as they are gripping.• The artwork is excellent and the story is quite gripping.• And parents also benefit from the much-needed peace and quiet a really gripping book can provide.• The author describes in gripping detail the accident on the icy highway.• a gripping detective story• The gripping storyline and quality of the production provide a powerful antidote to the frustrations of language learning at lower-intermediate level. 