adj Uncommon

gripped

grihpt

Gripped (adj) means Completely absorbed or captivated by something. Example: “Viewers were gripped by the finale until the last second.”

adj

Completely absorbed or captivated by something.

"Viewers were gripped by the finale until the last second."

Overcome with fear or anxiety, especially when in a difficult or risky situation.

"He got gripped halfway up the climb and couldn't move."

How to use gripped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither fully absorbed by something exciting, or frozen with fear in a tense situation.

Common pairings

gripped with fear gripped by the story

Word forms

more gripped comparative, most gripped superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gripped” mean?

The word “gripped” means completely absorbed or captivated by something. In plain terms, either fully absorbed by something exciting, or frozen with fear in a tense situation.

How do you pronounce “gripped”?

“Gripped” is pronounced grihpt (/ɡɹɪpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “gripped” in a sentence?

Here is “gripped” used in a sentence: “Viewers were gripped by the finale until the last second.”

What part of speech is “gripped”?

“Gripped” is an adjective.

Is “gripped” a common word?

“Gripped” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gripped” have?

“Gripped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely absorbed or captivated by something.