gritty
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡrɪti/
gritty means: Containing small hard pieces that feel rough, like sand.
adjective
SANDY TEXTUREB2
Containing small hard pieces that feel rough, like sand.
- The floor felt gritty.
- Dust left a gritty taste in my mouth.
- My eyes were gritty after walking through the sandstorm.
DETERMINEDC1
Showing courage and determination when things are difficult.
- It was a gritty performance.
- Her gritty determination helped her finish the race.
- The team won through gritty defending.
Questions about gritty
What does gritty mean?
Containing small hard pieces that feel rough, like sand.
What is gritty in other languages?
Türkçe: kumlu · Español: arenoso · Français: granuleux · Deutsch: sandig · Italiano: sabbioso · 日本語: ざらざらした
How do you pronounce gritty?
It is pronounced /ˈɡrɪti/.
How do you use gritty in a sentence?
The floor felt gritty. Dust left a gritty taste in my mouth.
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