gripped Definition
- 1held tightly by something or someone
- 2completely engaged or absorbed by something
Using gripped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gripped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The child gripped his mother's hand tightly as they crossed the street.
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The audience was gripped by the suspenseful plot of the movie.
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I was so gripped by the book that I couldn't put it down.
gripped Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: gripped in Brief
The term 'gripped' [ɡrɪpt] refers to being held tightly by something or someone, or being completely engaged or absorbed by something. It can describe physical or mental states, such as 'The child gripped his mother's hand tightly,' or 'The audience was gripped by the suspenseful plot of the movie.'
