Grit entered American slang with the meaning "courage or persistence" in the early 19th century, and gritty followed suit with a corresponding "plucky" sense. By the 19th century's end, gritty was also …

GRITTY meaning: 1. containing grit (= very small pieces of stone) or like grit: 2. (of eyes or skin) feeling…. Learn more.

GRITTY definition: consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy. See examples of gritty used in a sentence.

1. Containing, covered with, or resembling grit. 2. Showing resolution and fortitude; plucky: a gritty decision.

Someone who is gritty is brave and determined. We have to prove how gritty we are. ...a gritty determination to avoid humiliation.

Definition of gritty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 8, 2025 · (film, literature) Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.