Associations to the word «Gritty»

Wiktionary

GRITTY, adjective. Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
GRITTY, adjective. Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
GRITTY, adjective. (film) (literature) Intense and starkly realistic, especially if violent.

Dictionary definition

GRITTY, adjective. 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".
GRITTY, adjective. Willing to face danger.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle