gritty
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adjective \ˈgri-tē\grit·ti·ergrit·ti·est
Definition of GRITTY
1
: containing or resembling grit
2
: courageously persistent : plucky <a gritty heroine>
3
: having strong qualities of tough uncompromising realism <a gritty novel>
— grit·ti·ly \ˈgri-tə-lē\ adverb
— grit·ti·ness \ˈgri-tē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of GRITTY
- I admire her gritty determination to succeed.
- The book describes the gritty realities of life on the streets.
- He gave us all of the gritty details of his divorce.
First Known Use of GRITTY
1598
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