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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    captivated enthralled fascinated absorbed engrossed riveted spellbound mesmerized hypnotized entranced charmed delighted thrilled excited moved inspired stimulated intrigued interested arrested held seized grasped clutched caught held spellbound beguiled enchanted bewitched transfixed immobilized frozen paralyzed stiffened rigidified tensed clenched grasping clutching gripping squeezing crushing holding clasping seizing taking capturing conquering overcoming overpowering overwhelming dominating controlling mastering

    Meaning of Gripped

    The primary meaning of the word "Gripped" is to hold or seize something tightly, or to be deeply affected or fascinated by something.

    Definitions

    • Past tense and past participle of grip, meaning to hold or seize something tightly, typically with one's hands.
    • To take hold of something firmly, so that it cannot be moved or taken away.
    • To affect someone strongly, especially with a powerful emotion, or to attract and hold someone's attention.

    Etymology of Gripped

    The word "Gripped" originates from the Old English and Germanic word "gripian", and the Middle English word "gripen", which meant to seize or take hold of something.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and emotional states, such as holding an object tightly or being deeply moved by an experience.

    Example Uses

    • The audience was gripped by the performer's energetic stage presence and captivating voice.
    • She was gripped by fear as she stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the deep valley below.
    • The team was gripped by a sense of determination and urgency as they worked to meet the tight deadline.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    released freed loosened relaxed calmed soothed comforted reassured unperturbed untroubled unaffected unmoved unimpressed detached uninterested distracted distant removed disconnected let go dropped relinquished abandoned surrendered yielded softened eased alleviated mitigated moderated weakened

    Related Nouns

    grip grasp clasp clutch hold seizure capture conquest fascination enchantment enthrallment mesmerization hypnosis trance spell captivity thrall bondage slavery servitude subjection domination control mastery possession occupation tenure tenurehold

    Related Verbs

    grip grasp clasp clutch hold seize capture conquer fascinate enchant enthrall mesmerize hypnotize transfix immobilize freeze paralyze stiffen rigidify tense clench squeeze crush take capture overcome overpower overwhelm dominate control master

    Related Adjectives

    gripping fascinating captivating enthralling mesmerizing hypnotic spellbinding enchanting charming delightful thrilling exciting moving inspiring stimulating intriguing interesting arresting holding seizing grasping clutching tight firm secure strong powerful intense intense passionate fervent zealous enthusiastic