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GRIPPING Synonyms

There are 43 synonyms of the word gripping. (exact relations)
There are 35 hypernyms of the word gripping. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRIPPING

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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

fascinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

• capturing interest as if by a spell

interesting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• arousing or holding the attention

arresting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• commanding attention

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

compelling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• driving or forcing

• tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

enchanting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

engaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting or delighting

engrossing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

enthralling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

entrancing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

exciting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• creating or arousing excitement

adjective satellite

• stimulating interest and discussion

intoxicating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing intoxication

• extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic

magnetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or caused by magnetism

• having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel

• capable of being magnetized

• determined by earth's magnetic fields

adjective satellite

• possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

mesmerizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

riveting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

spellbinding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

stirring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• agitating a liquid with an implement

• arousing to a particular emotion or action

adjective satellite

• capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

• exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

thrilling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing a surge of emotion or excitement

• causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock

immersing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• thrust or throw into

• devote (oneself) fully to

• enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

• cause to be immersed

Best Hypernyms For GRIPPING

Alternatives for ABSORBING

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