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gritty

grit·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [grit-ee]
    • /ˈgrɪt i/
    • /ˈɡrɪt.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grit-ee]
    • /ˈgrɪt i/

Definitions of gritty word

  • adjective gritty consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy. 1
  • adjective gritty resolute and courageous; plucky. 1
  • noun gritty Containing or covered with grit. 1
  • adjective gritty texture: rough 1
  • adjective gritty drama: tough 1
  • adjective gritty realistic, unidealized 1

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Origin of gritty

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; grit + -y1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gritty

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gritty popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

gritty usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gritty

adj gritty

  • dusty — filled, covered, or clouded with or as with dust.
  • rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
  • grainy — resembling grain; granular.
  • abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
  • crumbly — Something that is crumbly is easily broken into a lot of little pieces.

adjective gritty

  • persistent — persistence
  • persevering — displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast: a persevering student.
  • brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
  • realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
  • stark — sheer, utter, downright, or complete: stark madness.

Antonyms for gritty

adj gritty

  • cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
  • spineless — having no spines or quills.
  • fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
  • smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
  • afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.

adjective gritty

  • romantic — of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure.

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