ぐっと

suddenly

N1 #22,093

Meanings

ぐっと · グッと

  1. adverb, onomatopoeia suddenly; at once; in one go; with a jerk; with a gulp
  2. onomatopoeia considerably; very much; a lot
  3. onomatopoeia firmly; with an effort; tightly; exerting pressure
  4. onomatopoeia completely (e.g. at a loss)
  5. onomatopoeia deeply (e.g. moved)

In sentences

トムは悲鳴ひめいをぐっと堪たえた。 Tom resisted the urge to scream. #3572196

明あけ方がた近ちかくは、ぐっと冷ひえ込こむ。 It gets extremely cold toward dawn. #80727

トムは自分じぶんの感情かんじょうをぐっと抑おさえた。 Tom got a grip on his emotions. #199901

ここからぐっと面白おもしろくなるんだよ。 From here, it gets interesting very quick. #10899532