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- Dictionarygrit·ty/ˈɡridē/
adjective
- 1. containing or covered with grit: "her eyes felt gritty" Similar
- 2. showing courage and resolve: "a gritty pioneer woman" Similar
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The meaning of GRITTY is containing or resembling grit. How to use gritty in a sentence. Did you know?
containing or covered with small pieces of stone or sand: gritty dust. strong and determined in dealing with an unpleasant situation: a gritty, no-nonsense approach.
Gritty definition: consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.. See examples of GRITTY used in a sentence.
Definitions of gritty. adjective. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. synonyms: coarse-grained, farinaceous, grainy, granular, granulose, mealy. coarse, harsh. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles. adjective. willing to face danger.
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.
containing or covered with small pieces of stone or sand: gritty dust. strong and determined in dealing with an unpleasant situation: a gritty, no-nonsense approach.
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.
Definition of gritty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for GRITTY: unflinching, plucky, resolute, gutsy, fearless, courageous, brave, Spartan; Antonyms of GRITTY: scary, timid, anxious, nervous, careful, shy, diffident, cautious.
The meaning of GRIT is sand, gravel. How to use grit in a sentence. sand, gravel; a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules; any of several sandstones…
