adverb
suddenly; with a jerk; in one go
Describes a quick, forceful action or change: pulling, pushing, drinking, or a sudden movement.
彼はぐっとロープを引っ張った。
He pulled the rope with a jerk.
ビールをぐっと飲み干した。
He gulped down the beer in one go.
adverb
considerably; a lot; very much
Indicates a significant increase in degree or intensity, often with adjectives or verbs of change.
新しい仕事はぐっと難しくなった。
The new job has become considerably more difficult.
この方がぐっと美味しい。
This one is a lot tastier.
adverb
Used for applying steady pressure, gripping, or bearing down with force.
蓋をぐっと押し込んだ。
I pressed the lid down firmly.
歯を食いしばってぐっと堪えた。
I clenched my teeth and held on tightly.
adverb
Expresses being strongly affected emotionally, often with verbs like 感動する or 心を打たれる. Sense 4 (completely at a loss) is a rarer, similar emphatic use.
その話にぐっと心を掴まれた。
I was deeply moved by that story.
彼の言葉にぐっと詰まってしまった。
I was completely at a loss for words at his remark.