gritty

grit·ty

adj \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

Examples of GRITTY

1. I admire her gritty determination to succeed.
2. The book describes the gritty realities of life on the streets.
3. He gave us all of the gritty details of his divorce.

First Known Use of GRITTY

1598

Rhymes with GRITTY

bitty, kitty, pity