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gritty
What does gritty mean?
gritty (adjective): containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use gritty in a sentence?
- My eyes feel gritty. (Tatoeba sentence #323694 by CM, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce gritty?
/ˈɡɹɪti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does gritty come from?
From grit + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “gritty” mean?
containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles
Right! That's what “gritty” means.
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble
Not quite: that's what modest means.
experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded
Not quite: that's what dizzy means.
emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others
Not quite: that's what callous means.
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