Gritty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹɪti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gritty is an adjective meaning Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
Meaning
Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
More Meanings
- Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
- (film, literature) Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.
Example Sentences
That goth woman is very gritty.
The runt was the grittiest pup of all; for days he writhed out of one convulsion into the next—calmed from one only to go through it all over again.
Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him.
Word Forms
- grittier
- grittiest
Synonyms for gritty
Depending on context, synonyms include spirited, coarse, spunky, brave, game, courageous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sandy, granular, grainy, mealy, farinaceous, gamey.
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