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Definition of Gritty
1. Adjective. Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. "It left a mealy residue"
Exact synonyms: Coarse-grained, Farinaceous, Grainy, Granular, Granulose, Mealy
Similar to: Coarse, Harsh
Derivative terms: Grain, Graininess, Grain, Granularity, Grit
Similar to: Coarse, Harsh
Derivative terms: Grain, Graininess, Grain, Granularity, Grit
2. Adjective. Willing to face danger.
Exact synonyms: Game, Gamey, Gamy, Mettlesome, Spirited, Spunky
Similar to: Brave, Courageous
Derivative terms: Grit, Mettlesomeness, Spunk
Similar to: Brave, Courageous
Derivative terms: Grit, Mettlesomeness, Spunk
Definition of Gritty
1. a. Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
Definition of Gritty
1. Adjective. Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles. ¹
2. Adjective. Spirited; resolute; unyielding. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: film literature) Intense and starkly realistic, especially if violent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gritty
1. plucky [adj -TIER, -TIEST] : GRITTILY [adv] - See also: plucky
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