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
1
Completely absorbed or captivated by something.
"Viewers were gripped by the finale until the last second."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither fully absorbed by something exciting, or frozen with fear in a tense situation.
Common pairings
gripped with fear
gripped by the story
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more gripped
- Superlative
- most gripped
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Rhymes for gripped
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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.
