Definition

In a way that shows a strong desire to hold or seize something, often implying greed or selfishness.

Example

He reached for the prize graspingly, showing his eagerness to win.

Conversation

Did you see how he was talking to her at the party?

Yeah, he was being really graspingly aggressive about it.

I thought it was kind of rude, honestly.

Definitely, it made everyone uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Graspingly → It is formed from "grasp" (from Old English "græpsian", meaning to seize or take hold of) and the suffix "-ingly" (indicating a manner of doing something). The word "graspingly" means in a manner that seizes or takes hold of something, often implying a strong or intense way of understanding or holding onto an idea.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grasp' which means to seize or hold tightly, and remember that 'graspingly' describes doing something in a way that seizes or holds onto it strongly.

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