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- Dictionarygritty/ˈɡrɪti/
adjective
- 1. containing or covered with grit: "her eyes felt gritty" Similar
- 2. showing courage and resolve: "a typically gritty performance by the British player" Similar
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Gritty means containing or covered with small pieces of stone or sand, or showing the unpleasant or difficult features of something as they really are. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in sentences.
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GRIT definition: 1. very small pieces of stone or sand: 2....
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GRITTY meaning: 1. containing grit (= very small pieces of...
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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word gritty, which can mean containing or resembling grit, courageously persistent, or having strong qualities of tough realism. See examples of gritty in sentences and phrases from various sources.
Gritty definition: consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.. See examples of GRITTY used in a sentence.
adjective Word forms: ˈgrittier or ˈgrittiest. 1. of, like, or containing grit; sandy. 2. brave; plucky. 3. characterized by detailed, intensely realistic presentation of the subject, characters, etc., esp. in their negative or unpleasant aspects. a gritty novel.
adjective. willing to face danger. synonyms: game, gamey, gamy, mettlesome, spirited, spunky. brave, courageous. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. adjective. representing life realistically, even when it is harsh, difficult, or unpleasant. Pronunciation. US. /ˈgrɪdi/ UK. /ˈgrɪti/
GRIT definition: 1. very small pieces of stone or sand: 2. courage and determination despite difficulty: 3. a dish…. Learn more.
Learn the meaning of gritty as an adjective that describes something containing or like grit, or showing courage and strength of mind. See how to use gritty in sentences and compare it with nitty-gritty.
