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grit·ty
 gritty
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- pronunciation:
- grI
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
grittier, grittiest |
| definition 1: |
composed of, containing, or similar to grit.
The water was still gritty even after we installed a filter. |
| definition 2: |
stubbornly courageous; hardy in spirit.
We all loved the stories about the gritty sheriff who brought the bad guys to justice.- similar words:
- doughty
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| related words: |
bold, brave, rough, strong, sturdy, tough |
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| derivations: |
grittily (adv.), grittiness (n.) |
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