gritty

6 definitions • 13 examples

containing grit (= very small pieces of stone) or like grit:

The last spoonfuls of the mussels' cooking liquid might be a bit gritty.

gritty texture I didn't like the gritty texture of the sauce.

(of eyes or skin) feeling uncomfortable, as if there are very small pieces of stone present:

Blinking less often can lead to dry-eye syndrome, an uncomfortable condition in which the eyes feel gritty or sandy.

My mouth and throat were dry and gritty.

There was the putrid smell of smoke and the gritty feel of ash covering my skin.

showing the unpleasant or difficult features of something as they really are:

gritty realism The novel was praised for its gritty realism and emotional intensity.

gritty drama This is a gritty crime drama about corruption and greed.

gritty portrayal "La Haine" is a gritty portrayal of life on a housing estate in Paris.

I thought the style of the film was a bit slick, and I wanted something more gritty.

brave and determined:

gritty determination He showed the gritty determination that we've come to expect from him.

She proved to be a gutsy and gritty opponent.

containing or covered with small pieces of stone or sand:

gritty dust

strong and determined in dealing with an unpleasant situation:

a gritty, no-nonsense approach