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gritty

/ˈɡɹɪti/adjective

Containing or covered with sand or tiny hard particles; rough in texture.

Example sentences

  • “After the beach trip, everything in the car felt gritty with sand.”
  • “The salad tasted gritty because the spinach hadn't been washed well.”

Two figurative jobs: a gritty drama is unflinchingly realistic, and a gritty athlete shows determination. The noun 'grit' has become pop-psychology shorthand for perseverance.

Synonyms for gritty

  • sandy
  • grainy
  • gravelly
  • rough

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • fine

Related words

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