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gritty

[ grit-ee ]

adjective

grittier, grittiest.
  1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
  2. resolute and courageous; plucky.


gritty

/ ˈɡɪɪ /

adjective

  1. courageous; hardy; resolute
  2. of, like, or containing grit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳپԱ, noun
  • ˈٳپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • t· adverb
  • t·Ա noun
  • ܲ·t adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gritty1

First recorded in 1590–1600; grit + -y 1
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Its outdoor area is suited to large-scale car meet-ups and crowds, and its cinematic surroundings match the club’s gritty aesthetic.

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The first season of the gritty, grounded spy thriller, which launched in 2022, was hailed by critics and audiences for its mature storytelling and political themes.

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A diligent student, he studied to be a chemist in college but decided instead to join the Jesuits, the highly intellectual order known for its focus on education and its engagement with gritty real-world situations.

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These glamorous defending world champions have to remember the time — not so long ago — when they were the gritty team with the chip on their shoulders.

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One of the stars of the hit BBC TV drama Beyond Paradise says the show has taken a "grittier" turn in its third series.

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