- grittily adv
- "I don't like the sand which is in the sandwiches," said Tom grittily.
English expressions. 2014.
English expressions. 2014.
grit v — grittily adv … English expressions
gritty — grittily, adv. grittiness, n. /grit ee/, adj., grittier, grittiest. 1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy. 2. resolute and courageous; plucky. [1590 1600; GRIT + Y1] * * * … Universalium
gritty — [grit′ē] adj. grittier, grittiest 1. of, like, or containing grit; sandy 2. brave; plucky 3. characterized by detailed, intensely realistic presentation of the subject, characters, etc., esp. in their negative or unpleasant aspects [a gritty… … English World dictionary
grit — n. & v. n. 1 particles of stone or sand, esp. as causing discomfort, clogging machinery, etc. 2 coarse sandstone. 3 colloq. pluck, endurance; strength of character. v. (gritted, gritting) 1 tr. spread grit on (icy roads etc.). 2 tr. clench (the… … Useful english dictionary