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Definition of gritty - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
characterbrave and determined in difficult situations
- She showed a gritty resolve to succeed.
2.
artrealistic and unflinching depiction of harsh realities
- The movie offers a gritty portrayal of urban life.
3.
textureRare containing small particles of sand or stoneRare
- The gritty texture of the beach sand felt rough underfoot..
Expressions with gritty
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strong will to keep going despite hard times
Her gritty determination helped her finish the race.
act showing courage and determination in a tough situation
The team gave a gritty display in the final match.
most important or central part of something
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty.
Origin of gritty
Old English, grit (sand) + -y (full of)
Terms with gritty included in their meaning
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texture
having a gritty or grainy feel
growth
tumor with gritty texture from calcified deposits
texture
having a gritty texture
material feel
gritty look or quality, like tiny grains
Examples of gritty in a sentence
Facing adversity, he remained gritty and focused. The novel's gritty narrative captivated readers. His gritty artwork reflects the struggles of the working class. The gritty feeling of the exfoliant was refreshing. The road was covered in gritty sand after the storm.
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- French:courageux, cru, ...
- German:mutig, realistisch, ...
- Italian:coraggioso, crudo, ...
- Spanish:valiente, crudo, ...
- Portuguese:corajoso, realista, ...
- Chinese:坚定不移的, 写实的, ...
- Japanese:勇敢な, リアルな, ...
- Arabic:جَسُور, واقعي, ...
- Hebrew:נָחוּשׁ, מְחוּסְפָּס, ...
- Russian:стойкий, реалистичный, ...
- Ukrainian:сміливий, жорсткий, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़निश्चयी, यथार्थवादी, ...
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