Gritty — synonyms, definition

1. gritty (a)

dirty dusty earthen earthy

2. gritty (Adjective)

coarse-grained farinaceous game gamey gamy grainy granular granulose mealy mettlesome spirited spunky

gritty (Adjective) — Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. ex. "the photographs were gritty and indistinct"

gritty (Adjective) — Willing to face danger.

gritty (Adjective) — Starkly realistic. ex. "It's what our films are known for, a kind of gritty realism."