gritty

Adjective
Synonyms: farinaceouscoarse-grainedgrainygranulargranulosemealygamegamygameymettlesomespiritedspunky

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. 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”Synonyms: farinaceouscoarse-grainedgrainygranulargranulosemealy
  2. willing to face dangerSynonyms: gamegamygameymettlesomespiritedspunky
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Gritty \Grit"ty\ (-t[y^]), a.

1.Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles. [1913 Webster]

2.Spirited; resolute; unyielding. [Colloq., U. S.] [1913 Webster]

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