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Grittiness

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grit·ty (gr

t

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adj. grit·ti·er, grit·ti·est

1. Containing, covered with, or resembling grit.

2. Showing resolution and fortitude; plucky: a gritty decision.

gritti·ly adv.

gritti·ness n.

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Once past the rocks of emotion, they knew so well what to do, whom to send for; their hands were on all the ropes, they had grit as well as grittiness, and she valued grit enormously.

Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context

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