What does gritty mean?
Gritty means Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles..
Gritty
/ˈɡɹɪti/ · adjective
Meaning
Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles..
Definitions by Sense
- Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
- Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
- (film, literature) Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Synonyms for gritty
Antonyms for gritty
Related Words
Word Forms
- grittier
- grittiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gritty?
Common synonyms include spirited, coarse, spunky, brave.
What is the opposite of gritty?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gritty in a sentence?
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.
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