gritty

Meanings

• adjective

  having a rough textured surface or a tough and unyielding character

  - "The road was gritty underfoot."
  - "Despite the setbacks, she remained gritty and continued to pursue her dreams."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gritty
bitty , itty-bitty

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Variants

List of all variants of gritty that leads to same result
grittier , grittiest , grittily , grittiness , grittinesses , gritty , nitty-gritties , nitty-gritty , get down to the nitty-gritty , the nitty-gritty

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Forms

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grittier, grittiest

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Etymology

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From Old English 'grittig', from 'grit' meaning 'sand, grain, or particle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gritty' is often used in the film industry to describe movies that are realistic and uncompromising in their portrayal of violence or other adult themes.

2. In the world of baking, a 'gritty' texture can refer to bread that has a rough, uneven crumb.

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Related Concepts

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1. tenacity: A related concept to 'gritty' is tenacity, which refers to the ability to persist in the face of difficulty or adversity.

2. resilience: Another related concept is resilience, which refers to the ability to recover from difficult experiences or setbacks.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gritty' is often used to describe characters or stories that are realistic and uncompromising, particularly in genres such as crime fiction or sports stories.

How to Memorize "gritty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rough, textured surface, such as sandpaper or a gravel road, to help remember the meaning of 'gritty'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gritty' with toughness, determination, and perseverance to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'gritty' and the rhyming word 'bitter', such as 'Gritty is a bit more tough than the rest'.

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