Gritty Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Gritty

rough
Characterized by violent motion; turbulent:
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abrasive
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
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sandy
Having the colour of sand.
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porous
Easily crossed or penetrated:
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plucky
Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.
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lumpy
Full of lumps, not smooth.
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loose
Relaxed.
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muddy
Confused or vague:
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dusty
Timeworn; stale:
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branny
Resembling bran
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calculous
(Pathology) Of, pertaining to or containing calculi
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gravelly
(Of a voice) Unpleasantly harsh or rasping
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powdery
Easily made into powder; friable.
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pulverent
Containing grit
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granular
Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains; as, a granular substance. Grainy. Granular limestone, crystalline limestone, or marble, having a granular structure.
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friable
Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder.
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floury
Covered in flour.
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crumbly
Easily crumbled; friable.
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permeable
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases.
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sabulous
Sandy or gritty.
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arenose
Sandy, gritty, full of sand.
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raspy
Raspy is defined as something rough or irritated.
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scratchy
(Informal, of an analogue radio transmission) Noisy, lossy; marred by white noise or static as a result of poor or low signal, interference or unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
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determined
Marked by or showing determination; resolute:
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resolute
Firm or determined; unwavering.
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coarse
The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
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grainy
Made of or resembling grain; granular.
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(colloq.) unyielding
Containing grit
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spirited
Having a (specified) character, mood, or disposition
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game
Having enough spirit or enthusiasm; ready (for something)
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gamy
Showing an unyielding spirit; plucky:
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mettlesome
Full of mettle; spirited; ardent, brave, etc.
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spunky
(UK) Pertaining to or like spunk (semen).
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farinaceous
Containing, consisting of, or made from flour or meal
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coarse-grained
Consisting of coarse particles
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granulose
Having a surface covered with granules.
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mealy
Dry and somewhat crumbly or coarse in texture, with little flavor
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Antonyms for Gritty

smooth
Having no obstructions or difficulties:
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spineless
Lacking courage, resistance, willpower, etc.
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afraid
(Colloquial) regretful, sorry
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fine
Very sharp; keen:
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cowardly
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.
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Words Related to Gritty

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Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
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grungy
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dark comedy
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Gritty Sentence Examples

  • They require warm sunny spots and rich gritty soil.

  • Gritty welldrained soil.

  • The borders should consist of 3 parts rich turfy loam, the top spit of a pasture, and i part light gritty earth, such as road-grit, with a small portion (one-sixth) of fine brick rubbish.

  • What makes you think you killed her? My eyes feel gritty.

  • All of them are easy to grow, and delight in gritty soil and a well-drained and sunny position on the rock garden.

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