: 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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Sandler, who won the organization’s Movies for Grownups Award for Best Actor in 2020 for his gripping performance in Uncut Gems, is generating awards buzz for his performance in Jay Kelly as movie star Kelly’s (George Clooney) devoted manager Ron Sukenick.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The prototype enables movement in 30-degree increments, supporting four distinct gripping, resting, or gesturing positions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
As the day intensifies, Late Shift becomes a gripping race against time, leading to a powerful and riveting climax.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The psychological crime thriller has earned praise from the beginning, particularly for its gripping storytelling and strong performances.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The prototype enables movement in 30-degree increments, supporting four distinct gripping, resting, or gesturing positions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
As the day intensifies, Late Shift becomes a gripping race against time, leading to a powerful and riveting climax.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The psychological crime thriller has earned praise from the beginning, particularly for its gripping storytelling and strong performances.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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