Definition

In a way that holds your attention very strongly; exciting or interesting.

Example

The story was grippingly told, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Conversation

Did you finish that book I lent you?

Yeah, it was grippingly good!

I knew you would like it, the plot twists were intense.

For sure! I couldn't put it down until the last page.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grippingly → It is formed from "grip" (from Old English "gripian", meaning to seize or grasp) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "grippingly" means in a manner that seizes attention or interest strongly.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grip' as seizing something tightly, and remember that 'grippingly' describes doing something in a way that captures attention.

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