gritty

/ˈɡɹɪti/adjective

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

Example sentence

“After the beach trip, everything in the car felt gritty with sand.”

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.

Related words

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