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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
gripping
grip·ping [gripping] BrE [ˈɡrɪpɪŋ] NAmE [ˈɡrɪpɪŋ] adjective exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention •a gripping story •His books are always so gripping. Synonyms: interesting fascinating • compelling • stimulating • gripping • absorbing These words all describe sb/sth that attracts or holds your attention because they are exciting, unusual or full of good ideas. interesting • attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas: ▪ That's an interesting question, Daniel. fascinating • extremely interesting or attractive: ▪ The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age. compelling • (rather formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention: ▪ Her latest book makes compelling reading. stimulating • full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic: ▪ Thank you for a most stimulating discussion. gripping • so exciting or interesting that it holds your attention completely: ▪ His books are always so gripping. absorbing • so interesting or enjoyable that it holds your attention: ▪ Chess can be an extremely absorbing game. interesting/fascinating/stimulating for sb interesting/fascinating to sb interesting/fascinating that… interesting/fascinating to see/hear/find/learn/know… a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/gripping story/read/book a(n) interesting/fascinating/stimulating experience/discussion/idea to find sth interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping/absorbing Example Bank: •The film was absolutely gripping. •The film is a gripping account of the early days of the revolution.
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