Definition

The quality of having a rough texture or being composed of small, hard particles; it can also refer to a determined and courageous attitude.

Example

The grittiness of the film made it feel more realistic and intense.

Conversation

I really appreciate the grittiness of that film we watched last night.

Yeah, it made the story feel so much more real and intense.

I think the grittiness added a layer that most movies lack nowadays.

Exactly! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grittiness → It is formed from "grit" (from Old English "grit", meaning small, loose particles or coarse sand) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "grittiness" refers to the quality of having grit or being gritty, often implying a rough texture or a determined character.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grit' as small particles that create a rough texture, and '-iness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that grittiness means the quality of being rough or having grit.

Visually Confused Words