gritty — containing or covered with grit; having a rough texture
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing or covered with grit; having a rough texture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrɪti/
Korean meaning: 모래나 티끌이 있는, 거친 질감의
Korean pronunciation: **그**리티
Example Sentences
- The detective's gritty investigation uncovered corruption in the fancy restaurant's kitchen.
- Her gritty refusal to give up impressed even her toughest critics.
- The gritty sand between his toes reminded him why he preferred swimming pools to beaches.
gritty
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡrɪti//
containing or covered with grit; having a rough texture
모래나 티끌이 있는, 거친 질감의
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Origin
From Old English 'grytt' meaning coarse grain or small particles of stone. The word evolved from describing physical roughness to representing mental toughness and determination.
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“The detective's gritty investigation uncovered corruption in the fancy restaurant's kitchen.”
“Her gritty refusal to give up impressed even her toughest critics.”
“The gritty sand between his toes reminded him why he preferred swimming pools to beaches.”
“The film's gritty portrayal of street life won several awards.”
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