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- Dictionarygrasping/ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. avaricious; greedy: "they were regarded as grasping landlords"
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GRASPING definition: 1. (of people) always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money: 2. (of people…. Learn more.
GRASP definition: 1. to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly: 2. If you grasp an opportunity…. Learn more.
The meaning of GRASPING is used, designed, or adapted to grasp. How to use grasping in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grasping.
Grasping definition: greedy; avaricious. See examples of GRASPING used in a sentence.
The meaning of GRASP is to make the motion of seizing : clutch. How to use grasp in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grasp.
Grasp suggests actually seizing and closing the hand upon something (or, figuratively, thoroughly comprehending something) and therefore refers to what is within one's possession or immediate possibility of possession: a good grasp of a problem; immense mental grasp.
If you say that something is in someone's grasp, you disapprove of the fact that they possess or control it. If something slips from your grasp, you lose it or lose control of it.
Definition of 'grasping' Word Frequency. grasping. (grɑːspɪŋ , græsp- ) adjective. If you describe someone as grasping, you are criticizing them for wanting to get and keep as much money as possible, and for being unwilling to spend it. [disapproval] ...a greedy grasping individual. They were grasping and manipulative.
Definition of grasping adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of grasping. adjective. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth. “a grasping old miser”. “ grasping commercialism”. synonyms: avaricious, covetous, grabby, greedy, prehensile. acquisitive.
