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gripping in English:

1. exciting and keeping your attention the whole time



English word "gripping"(exciting and keeping your attention the whole time) occurs in sets:

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2. very compelling



English word "gripping"(very compelling) occurs in sets:

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3. holding the attention or interest intensely



4. very exciting and interesting



English word "gripping"(very exciting and interesting) occurs in sets:

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5. riveting


It's a riveting story.
It was one of the most riveting films I've ever seen.
the book is a riveting account of the legend
A riveting documentary/speech Everybody found her speech riveting.
I found the film absolutely riveting.
Is there some gustatory or culinary analog of a novel or film? In other words, can you eat or taste a complete, riveting story the way you can watch or read one?

6. very exciting for films and books



7. very exciting



8. grabbing one's attention



9. very interesting and exciting