ぐっと
ぐっと
adverb
firmly; with force; much more
1.
firmly; with force
Describes applying pressure or effort with determination.
ぐっと力を入れて押す。
To push with all one's strength.
2.
much more; considerably
Used to emphasize a significant increase or improvement.
値段がぐっと下がった。
The price dropped significantly.
3.
deeply moved
Describes being emotionally moved or touched.
その話にぐっときた。
I was deeply moved by that story.
Colloquial expression
ぐっと is an onomatopoeic word (擬態{語|ぎたいご}) expressing intensity or force.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ぐっと来る: to be moved, touched (emotionally)
- ぐっと我慢する: to hold back firmly
- ぐっと近づく: to come much closer
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぎゅっと: tightly, squeezing
- きゅっと: tightly, with a squeeze