Definition of Gritty
Gritty
grit·ty
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
covered with or containing sand or small, sharp pieces of rock (grit), or relating to resembling such a grainy substance or its texture;
e.g. The berries were gritty because we plucked them from the bushes and ate them without washing.
(adjective)
brave and spirited, showing courage and determination;
e.g. You have to be quite gritty to survive and make progress in such a competitive atmosphere.
(adjective)
tough or harsh, especially in representing a severe and inflexible reality;
e.g. He wrote a gritty story about working in a factory as a child.
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