英语词汇“gritty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of rough

Definition

covered with grit

She threw a handful of gritty dust into his eyes.

Synonyms

rough

‘Wait!’a rough voice commanded.

sandy

dusty

Inside the box was only a dusty substance.

abrasive

She was unrepentant about her abrasive remarks.

rasping

Both men sang in a deep raspy tone.

grainy

gravelly

There was a triumphant note in his gravelly voice.

granular

a granular fertiliser

2 (adjective) in the sense of courageous

Definition

courageous and tough

a gritty determination to get to the top

Synonyms

courageous

She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman.

game

They were the only ones game enough to give it a try.

dogged

through sheer dogged determination

determined

He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.

tough

She is tough and ambitious.

spirited

He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate.

brave

brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes

hardy

A few hardy souls leapt into the encircling seas.

feisty (informal)

At 66, she was as feisty as ever.

resolute

a decisive and resolute international leader

tenacious

He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer.

plucky

The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life.

steadfast

ballsy (taboo, slang)

mettlesome

She was bright and mettlesome - a real go-getter.

(as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang)

3 (adjective) in the sense of realistic

a gritty film about inner-city deprivation

Synonyms

realistic

a realistic view of what we can afford

hard-hitting

unsentimental

unromantic

单词	gritty
释义	Trends of gritty View usage for: gritty (grɪti) Word forms: comparative grittier, superlative grittiest 1. adjective Something that is gritty contains grit, is covered with grit, or has a texture like that of grit. The sheets fell on the gritty floor, and she just let them lie. 2. adjective Someone who is gritty is brave and determined. We have to prove how gritty we are. ...a gritty determination to avoid humiliation. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A gritty description of a tough or unpleasant situation shows it in a very realistic way. ...gritty social comment. His most celebrated work is the film classic, 'Woman in the Dunes,' a gritty lookat survival in an extreme environment. More Synonyms of gritty gritty in British English (ˈɡrɪtɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -tier or -tiest 1. courageous; hardy; resolute 2. of, like, or containing grit Derived forms grittily (ˈgrittily) adverb grittiness (ˈgrittiness) noun gritty in American English (ˈgrɪti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈgrittier or ˈgrittiest 1. of, like, or containing grit; sandy 2. brave; plucky 3. characterized by detailed, intensely realistic presentation of the subject, characters, etc., esp. in their negative or unpleasant aspects a gritty novel Derived forms grittily (ˈgrittily) adverb grittiness (ˈgrittiness) noun Examples of 'gritty' in a sentence gritty You only really get gritty when life gets gritty. The Sun (2014) The acting was top drawer with realistic yet gritty story lines. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We are proud to be supporting their gritty performance. Times, Sunday Times (2009) And this is where this already gritty film becomes chillingly harrowing. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is as gritty and realistic as the dandruff on your shoulders. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They both deserve an award for their gritty performances in this tough and difficult project. The Sun (2006) And so the gritty film has become politically hot. Times, Sunday Times (2007) How gritty and realistic is it that you should survive another gunfight? Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was a very strong and gritty performance in the second half. The Sun (2013) It was a gritty performance from us. The Sun (2011) It comes in little packets, looking like gritty sand. Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990) To their credit, they showed a gritty determination to stay in the contest. The Sun (2015) You often app roach the gritty aspects in life - why is that? The Sun (2012) At work, you have smart ideas plus gritty determination. The Sun (2014) Now he's on the list for the rap soundtrack to his gritty film. The Sun (2012) A gritty and determined character who is modest but plays the game for fun. The Sun (2013) A gritty insight into life in a war zone. The Sun (2014) With the exception of one scene involving a killing, the film offers neither gritty realism nor lush romanticism. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But as a defensive midfielder I admire his gritty determination. The Sun (2014) He is a gritty, determined player, one of the best. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The production, which should look gritty, is almost glossy. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Our source added: 'The storyline is very gritty and realistic. The Sun (2011) The Belgian full-back patrols the right flank with a gritty determination. The Sun (2006) This gritty and realistic show has me gripped and I can't wait to see what happens next. The Sun (2009) In other languages gritty British English: gritty ADJECTIVE Something that is gritty contains grit, is covered with grit, or has a texture like that of grit. The sheets fell on the gritty floor, and she just let them lie. American English: gritty Brazilian Portuguese: arenoso Chinese: 覆有沙砾的 European Spanish: de gravilla French: graveleux German: sandig Italian: arenoso Japanese: 砂の入った Korean: 모래로 덮인 European Portuguese: arenoso Latin American Spanish: de gravilla 1 (adjective) in the sense of rough Definition covered with grit She threw a handful of gritty dust into his eyes. Synonyms rough ‘Wait!’a rough voice commanded. sandy dusty Inside the box was only a dusty substance. abrasive She was unrepentant about her abrasive remarks. rasping Both men sang in a deep raspy tone. grainy gravelly There was a triumphant note in his gravelly voice. granular a granular fertiliser 2 (adjective) in the sense of courageous Definition courageous and tough a gritty determination to get to the top Synonyms courageous She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman. game They were the only ones game enough to give it a try. dogged through sheer dogged determination determined He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. tough She is tough and ambitious. spirited He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. brave brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes hardy A few hardy souls leapt into the encircling seas. feisty (informal) At 66, she was as feisty as ever. resolute a decisive and resolute international leader tenacious He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer. plucky The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life. steadfast ballsy (taboo, slang) mettlesome She was bright and mettlesome - a real go-getter. (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) 3 (adjective) in the sense of realistic a gritty film about inner-city deprivation Synonyms realistic a realistic view of what we can afford hard-hitting unsentimental unromantic Additional synonyms in the sense of abrasive Definition rude and unpleasant in manner She was unrepentant about her abrasive remarks. Synonyms harsh, cutting, biting, tough, sharp, severe, bitter, rough, hard, nasty, cruel, annoying, brutal, stern, irritating, unpleasant, grating, abusive, galling, unkind, hurtful, caustic, vitriolic, pitiless, unfeeling, comfortless in the sense of brave Definition having or displaying courage, resolution, or daring brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes Synonyms courageous, daring, bold, heroic, adventurous, gritty, fearless, resolute, gallant, gutsy (slang), audacious, intrepid, valiant, plucky, undaunted, unafraid, unflinching, dauntless, ballsy (taboo, slang), lion-hearted, valorous in the sense of determined Definition firmly decided He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. Synonyms resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-minded Nearby words of gritty gripping grisly grit gritty grizzle grizzled groan Related terms of gritty nitty-gritty Synonyms of 'gritty' gritty Explore 'gritty' in the dictionary
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