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gripping

/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
grip · ping ˈɡrɪ · pɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very exciting or interesting
中文释义
扣人心弦的
Significado en Español
emocionante, cautivador
한국어 뜻
흥미진진한, 매혹적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
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Example Sentence

The movie had a gripping plot.

这部电影的情节扣人心弦。

Synonyms
riveting compelling thrilling
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “gripping”:

  1. A enthralling
  2. B boring
  3. C tedious
  4. D dull
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A — enthralling. “gripping” means adj. very exciting or interesting

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ adventure film kept everyone on the very edge of their seats.

  1. A dull
  2. B boring
  3. C gripping
  4. D tedious
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C — gripping. “gripping” means adj. very exciting or interesting

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Common questions about “gripping”

What does “gripping” mean?

gripping — adj. very exciting or interesting. In Chinese: 扣人心弦的.

How do you pronounce “gripping”?

gripping is pronounced /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: grip · ping.

How do you use “gripping” in a sentence?

The movie had a gripping plot. (这部电影的情节扣人心弦。)

What are synonyms for “gripping”?

riveting, compelling, thrilling — all close in meaning to gripping (adj. very exciting or interesting).

Is “gripping” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. gripping appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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