gripping

• Beschreibt etwas, das so spannend oder fesselnd ist, dass es die volle Aufmerksamkeit gefangen hält.

Describes something that is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely.

1. Very exciting or interestingB2informal

   Something that holds your attention completely, especially a story, film, or performance.

   Packend

   • The novel was so gripping that I couldn't put it down.
   • The movie had a gripping plot with unexpected twists.
   • Her gripping speech moved the entire audience to tears.

   Synonymeabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbindingthrilling

   Antonymeboringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Verb, das das feste oder kräftige Halten von etwas bezeichnet oder das Fesseln und Festhalten von Aufmerksamkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding something firmly or tightly, or to engage and hold someone's attention.

1. Hold tightlyA2formal

   To take and keep a firm hold of something.

   Festhalten

   • She gripped the handle tightly as the bus moved.
   • He gripped the rope to avoid falling.
   • The child gripped his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymeclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antonymefreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Aufmerksamkeit fesseln

   • The novel gripped me from the first page.
   • Her speech gripped the entire audience.
   • The mystery story gripped his imagination.

   Synonymeabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antonymeboredistract