adj
Uncommon
gritty
GRIH-tee
Gritty (adj) means containing or covered with sand-like particles. Example: “The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach.”
adj
1
Containing or covered with sand-like particles.
"The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach."
2
Tough, determined, and unwilling to give up.
"She's known for her gritty performances under pressure."
3
Portraying harsh, unglamorized reality, especially in film or fiction.
"The movie offered a gritty look at life in the city's poorest neighborhoods."
How to use gritty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSandy or rough in texture, tough in character, or realistically harsh in tone.
Common pairings
gritty realism
gritty determination
a gritty drama
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Word forms
- Comparative
- grittier
- Superlative
- grittiest
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What does “gritty” mean?
The word “gritty” means containing or covered with sand-like particles. In plain terms, sandy or rough in texture, tough in character, or realistically harsh in tone.
How do you pronounce “gritty”?
“Gritty” is pronounced GRIH-tee (/ˈɡɹɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “gritty” in a sentence?
Here is “gritty” used in a sentence: “The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach.”
What part of speech is “gritty”?
“Gritty” is an adjective.
Is “gritty” a common word?
“Gritty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gritty” have?
“Gritty” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: containing or covered with sand-like particles.
