grippingly
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4.6
- adverb
- /ˈɡrɪpɪŋli/
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de manera cautivadora
- The ghostly voices of insecession, secession speak precariously yet grippingly, lovingly.
Examples
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The nostalgia is immense, but it's obvious how grippingly poor the South was, and yes, still is in many ways.
Blog text (34) -
Written as grippingly as the best ghost fiction, A Natural History of Ghosts takes us on an unforgettable hunt through the most haunted places of the last five hundred years and our longing to believe.
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The film was grippingly suspenseful, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout.
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The novel is grippingly written, making it impossible to put down until the last page.
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He described the event grippingly, ensuring everyone listened intently to his every word.
Synonyms
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4.8
In a way that makes people pay close attention and believe it
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In a way that makes people feel very interested
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In a way that makes people feel very excited
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In a way that makes people feel excited
In a way that holds your full attention
In a way that attracts and holds people's attention
In a way that makes people stop and look
In a way that causes a strong, pleasant thrill
How Engaging
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word grippingly comes from the verb grip meaning 'to hold' and the endings -ing and -ly. So, when we say a book or film is written grippingly, we mean it 'holds' your attention very strongly and feels very exciting.