GRITTY Synonyms: 216 Similar and Opposite Words

gritty

adjective

Definition of gritty

as in unflinching

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as in sandy

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as in vivid

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Recent Examples of gritty There’s the funny and the unsettling (and in some cases the funny and unsettling); there’s dystopian fantasy and domestic drama; there’s the gritty and the magically mysterious; there are some that will please and some that may shock. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Balancing each other’s intensity to create a memorable dynamic, their performances made an impact, bringing humanity and dimension to unlikable characters just trying to survive in a gritty, complex world. — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026 Kyle Tucker homered for the second consecutive game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six gritty innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two defensive mistakes by the New York Mets in a 4-3 victory Saturday night. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 And Blomkamp, despite being renowned for his gritty visuals and his use of special effects, doesn’t seem to be bring anything new to the table here. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gritty

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Adjective

Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Definition of unflinching

Adjective

The Pacific Ocean provides a different beach experience than the Southeast, with visitors coming for dramatic coastal scenery, broad sandy beaches, tide pools, and the town’s historic oceanfront promenade.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sandy

Adjective

Its two-cartridge hybrid ink system produces sharp document text and vivid photos, while dual-band Wi-Fi ensures a stable wireless connection to your laptop or phone.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The four girls come from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and geographic locations, offering a vivid snapshot of America.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of vivid

Adjective

While Michael King struggled to finish off finicky and plucky Diamondbacks hitters, the real issue and the real worry was on the other side of the ball.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
As Fignon, four-time winner Bernard Hinault and LeMond fought for the overall General Classification minutes behind, the plucky Barteau gallantly, though hopelessly, defended his lead, allowing Fignon to preserve his efforts.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of plucky

Adjective

And just today, Storrie and Williams cropped up yet again, this time in similar soft, earthy tones (mocha brown and sage green, respectively), matching baseball caps, gray sneakers, and bags.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
The result was a sheer wash of earthy pink-brown with diffused edges and a healthy-looking sheen.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of earthy

Adjective

Errors damaged trust and diminished influence whether or not the robot was expressive.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
More’s The Real Thing—taut and metallic, expressive and immediate, unmistakably of its time and place—Pork Soda laid its ground by reducing elements until the negative space formed an architecture of its own.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressive

Adjective

That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

One of the album’s most profound moments arrives via director David Cronenberg, who muses on change and permanence in his gravelly tenor.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.

— Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of gravelly

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