Definition of ぐっと

JLPTN1
ぐっとgutto

adverb:

  • suddenly; at once; in one go; with a jerk; with a gulp - onomatopoeia
  • considerably; very much; a lot - onomatopoeia
  • firmly; with an effort; tightly; exerting pressure - onomatopoeia
  • completely (e.g. at a loss) - onomatopoeia
  • deeply (e.g. moved) - onomatopoeia

Example Sentences

トムTOMUはha自分jibunのno感情kanjouをwoぐっとgutto抑えたosaeta。
Tom got a grip on his emotions.
グレタGURETA君kunがgaビールBIIRUをwoぐっとgutto飲み込んnomikonだda。
Greta chugged the beer in one gulp.
トムTOMUはha悲鳴himeiをwoぐっとgutto堪えkotaeたta。
Tom resisted the urge to scream.

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