gripping
adjective
uk/ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ/us/ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ/C1
Something that is gripping is sointerestingorexcitingthat itholdsyourattentioncompletely:
引人入胜的，扣人心弦的，激动人心的Ifoundthebookso gripping that I couldn't put it down.我觉得这本书太吸引人了，一看就难以释手。
Synonyms
absorbing
engrossing
fascinating
riveting
causing feelings of happiness or enthusiasm
- excitingRiding roller coasters is so exciting!
- grippingThe book was gripping - I couldn't put it down.
- rivetingI found the movie absolutely riveting.
- thrillingIt was a thrilling game in which both teams played well.
- exhilaratingI find skiing absolutely exhilarating.
- action-packedWe had an action-packed holiday.
interesting
- interestingShe's such an interesting person.
- absorbingIt was a very absorbing film.
- grippingI found the book absolutely gripping - I couldn't put it down.
- rivetingThe performance was riveting.
- compellingIt was a compelling story.
- fascinatingThe history of the place was absolutely fascinating.
Exciting and interesting
- absorbing
- action-packed
- adventurous
- alley
- arresting
- bracing
- coruscating
- excitingly
- exhilarating
- fancifully
- fascinating
- fast lane
- rip-roaring
- riveting
- romantic
- romantically
- rousing
- Roy of the Rovers stuff
- sensationally
- spectacularly