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gritty

 

[ หˆษกrษชti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

showing courage and determination; tough and resolute

Synonyms

determined, resolute, tough

Examples of usage

  • He played a gritty police officer in the movie.
  • The team showed a gritty performance in the final match.
  • She has a gritty determination to succeed.
Context #2 | Adjective

texture

containing or covered with grit; sandy

Synonyms

grainy, rough, sandy

Examples of usage

  • The gritty texture of the sand stuck to his feet.
  • She scrubbed the pot until all the gritty residue was removed.

Translations

Translations of the word "gritty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arenoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคคเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถrnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpasir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตั€ะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziarnisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ‚ใฃใฝใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท granuleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arenoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrnast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kornรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั–ั€ัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arenoso

Word origin

The word 'gritty' originated from the Old English word 'gritig', meaning 'full of grit'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent toughness and determination. In modern usage, 'gritty' is often associated with resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

See also: grit, grittiness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,467, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.