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grittily

/ˈɡrɪt.ɪ.li/
grit · ti · ly
Adjective:gritty
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• adverb

1

In a courageous, resolute, and unyielding manner; with great determination and toughness.

Example

"The underdog team fought grittily through the final quarter to secure a narrow victory."

2

In an uncompromisingly realistic, raw, and unvarnished manner that does not conceal harsh or unpleasant details.

Example

"The novel portrays the struggles of post-industrial working-class life grittily and without sentimentality."

3

With a rough, sandy, or abrasive texture or sound.

Example

"The wind-blown sand crunched grittily between their teeth as they crossed the dunes."

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• Rhymes for grittily

• Nearby Words

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grits
gritter
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grittiness
gritty
grizzled

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grittily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grittily
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