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   grit·ty

   /ˈɡridē/

   adjective

   • 1. containing or covered with grit: "her eyes felt gritty" Similar sandygrainygranulargravellypebblystonypowderydusty
   • 2. showing courage and resolve: "a gritty pioneer woman" Similar courageousbravepluckymettlesomestoutheartedlionheartedvaliantboldspiritedintrepidgamehardytoughsteelydeterminedresolutepurposefuldoggedtenaciousenduringunfalteringunswervingunyieldingunflinchinginformal:gutsyspunkyballsyfeistyrare:perseverant
   • ▪ tough and uncompromising: "a gritty look at urban life"

   Derivatives

   • 1. grittily adverb
   • 2. grittiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRITTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRITTY definition: 1. containing grit (= very small pieces of stone) or like grit: 2. showing the unpleasant or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GRITTY is containing or resembling grit. How to use gritty in a sentence. Did you know?

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   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/

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   Gritty definition: consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.. See examples of GRITTY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRITTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRITTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GRITTY definition: 1. showing unpleasant details about a situation in a way that seems very real: 2. brave and…. Learn more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › grittyGritty Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   (film, literature) Intense and starkly realistic, especially if violent. Wiktionary. Synonyms: granular. grainy. mealy. granulose. coarse-grained. farinaceous. mettlesome. spunky. spirited. gamey. gamy. game. sandy.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › grittygritty adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of gritty adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › grittyGritty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    GRITTY meaning: 1 : containing very small pieces of sand or stone containing grit; 2 : having or showing a lot of courage and determination.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › grittyGritty - definition of gritty by The Free Dictionary

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    Define gritty. gritty synonyms, gritty pronunciation, gritty translation, English dictionary definition of gritty. adj. grit·ti·er , grit·ti·est 1. Containing, covered with, or resembling grit. 2. Showing resolution and fortitude; plucky: a gritty decision.