American English pronunciation
How to pronounce gritty
IPA transcription: [ɡ'ɹɪti]
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Adjective
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composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
“granular sugar”
“the photographs were grainy and indistinct”
“it left a mealy residue”
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willing to face danger
Usage examples
- Ronald's gritty vocals are helped by his brothers' rambunctious and testosterone-driven background vocals.
- Gregory had a stubborn, "indignant", gritty batting approach.
- It was shot in stark black-and-white, underscoring the film's gritty feel.
- If the rock feels "gritty" against one's teeth, then it is a siltstone.
- Before conching was invented, solid chocolate was gritty and not very popular.