gripping

• Descreve algo tão interessante ou emocionante que prende totalmente a atenção. Pode se referir a uma história, livro, filme ou acontecimento fascinante e cheio de tensão.

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.

   Empolgante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbindingthrilling

   Antônimosboringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de segurar algo com força ou firmeza, ou para prender e manter a atenção de alguém.

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.

   Agarrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antônimosfreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Prender a atenção

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

   Sinônimosabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antônimosboredistract