- gritty grit·ty adj
- ['ɡrɪtɪ]
(texture) granuloso (-a), (person) coraggioso (-a)
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gritty grit·ty adj
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gritty — [grit′ē] adj. grittier, grittiest 1. of, like, or containing grit; sandy 2. brave; plucky 3. characterized by detailed, intensely realistic presentation of the subject, characters, etc., esp. in their negative or unpleasant aspects [a gritty… … English World dictionary
gritty — grittily, adv. grittiness, n. /grit ee/, adj., grittier, grittiest. 1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy. 2. resolute and courageous; plucky. [1590 1600; GRIT + Y1] * * * … Universalium
gritty — grit|ty [ˈgrıti] adj 1.) showing determination and courage ▪ Henin gave a typically gritty performance, coming back from 4 0 down. ▪ her gritty determination 2.) showing a difficult or unpleasant situation as it really is ▪ Billingham s pictures… … Dictionary of contemporary English
gritty — grit•ty [[t]ˈgrɪt i[/t]] adj. ti•er, ti•est 1) consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy 2) resolute and courageous; plucky • Etymology: 1590–1600 grit′ti•ly, adv. grit′ti•ness, n … From formal English to slang
gritty — [[t]grɪ̱ti[/t]] grittier, grittiest 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is gritty contains grit, is covered with grit, or has a texture like that of grit. The sheets fell on the gritty floor, and she just let them lie. 2) ADJ GRADED Someone who is… … English dictionary
gritty — [ˈgrɪti] adj 1) showing life as it really is, even when it is not nice or attractive a gritty television drama[/ex] 2) firm in your intentions a gritty determination to succeed[/ex] 3) containing grit, or covered with grit … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
grit — n. & v. n. 1 particles of stone or sand, esp. as causing discomfort, clogging machinery, etc. 2 coarse sandstone. 3 colloq. pluck, endurance; strength of character. v. (gritted, gritting) 1 tr. spread grit on (icy roads etc.). 2 tr. clench (the… … Useful english dictionary
grit — 1. Determination. Staying power. 2. adj. gritty Determined (usu. to succeed, in the face of difficulties) … A concise dictionary of English slang
nitty-gritty — /nit ee grit ee/, Slang. n. 1. the essential substance or details of a matter; basics; crux: Let s skip the chitchat and get down to the nitty gritty. adj. 2. fundamental, detailed, or probing: nitty gritty questions. 3. direct and practical:… … Universalium
Pulverulence — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Pulverulence >N =>(State of powder.) GRP: N State of powder. Sgm: N State of powder. powderiness powderiness pulverulence Sgm: N State of powder. sandiness sandiness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N State of powder.… … English dictionary for students
Resolution — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Resolution >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 determination determination will Sgm: N 1 iron will iron will unconquerable will Sgm: N 1 will of one s own will of one s own decision resolution Sgm: N 1 backbone backbone … English dictionary for students
