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gripping plot

[GRIP-ing PLAWT]
noun phrasepl: gripping plots
enredo envolvente
1. A narrative or story line that captures and holds the reader's or viewer's attention intensely, creating suspense and emotional engagement
The film had a gripping plot that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
O filme tinha um enredo envolvente que manteve a audiência na beira do assento.
2. A compelling sequence of events in a story that compels continued interest and engagement
The novel's gripping plot made it impossible to put down.
O enredo cativante do romance tornava impossível largá-lo.
NYC Slang
a page-turner
Synonyms
compelling narrativeengaging storyriveting storylinecaptivating plotenthralling narrative
Antonyms
boring plotdull narrativetedious storylineuninteresting story

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo envolvente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enredo cativante
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
trama instigante
Regional variant using 'trama' instead of 'enredo'
Portugal
enredo arrebatador
Portuguese European preference for 'arrebatador'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep someone on the edge of their seat
unable to put it down
a real nail-biter
turn-page material
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