gripping

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

ruОписывает что-то настолько интересное или захватывающее, что полностью удерживает ваше внимание.esDescribe algo tan interesante o emocionante que capta y mantiene completamente tu atención.frDécrit quelque chose de si intéressant ou captivant qu'il retient complètement votre attention.deBeschreibt etwas, das so spannend oder fesselnd ist, dass es die volle Aufmerksamkeit gefangen hält.ptDescreve 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.zh形容事物非常有趣或扣人心弦，能完全吸引住人的注意力。arيصف شيئًا مثيرًا للاهتمام أو مشوّقًا إلى حدّ يشدّ انتباهك بالكامل ولا يجعلك تستطيع التوقف عن متابعته أو تركيزك عليه.

1. Very exciting or interesting B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗахватывающийesApasionantefrCaptivantdePackendptEmpolgantezh扣人心弦arمُشَوِّق

   Синонимы: absorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbindingthrilling

   Антонимы: boringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• more gripping comparative form
• most gripping superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия крепкого или сильного удержания чего-либо, или для привлечения и удержания чьего-либо внимания.esVerbo que expresa la acción de sujetar algo con fuerza o firmemente, o de captar y mantener la atención de alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir fermement ou fortement quelque chose, ou pour attirer et retenir l'attention de quelqu'un.deVerb, das das feste oder kräftige Halten von etwas bezeichnet oder das Fesseln und Festhalten von Aufmerksamkeit.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de segurar algo com força ou firmeza, ou para prender e manter a atenção de alguém.zh用于表示紧紧或用力抓住某物，或吸引并保持某人注意力的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الإمساك القوي أو الشديد بشيء ما، أو لجذب انتباه شخص ما والاحتفاظ به.

1. Hold tightly A2 formal

   To take and keep a firm hold of something.

   • 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.

   ruСхватитьesAgarrar firmementefrSaisir fermementdeFesthaltenptAgarrarzh紧握arالإمساك بإحكام

   Синонимы: claspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Антонимы: freeloosenrelease

2. Hold attention B2 formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

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

   ruЗахватыватьesCautivar la atenciónfrCaptiver (l'attention)deAufmerksamkeit fesselnptPrender a atençãozh吸引arيَجْذِبُ الانتباه

   Синонимы: absorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Антонимы: boredistract

• gripped past participle
• gripped past simple
• gripping present participle
• grips third person singular