grittily
- a word derived from gritty.
Example Sentences
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In the early ’90s, a distinct penchant for mischief and a grittily glamorous New York edge quickly earned Jacobs the moniker of fashion’s bad boy.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
But McColgan grittily fought on to reel her in and land her biggest win yet.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2022
But the experience of making “War Pony” — grittily realistic, ultimately triumphant — and seeing his home honestly reflected on screen has inspired him.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022
“The Alienist” isn’t prettified — the first camera push-in on an empty eye socket makes that clear — but neither is it grittily realistic.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2018
As we tramped grittily down the passage, the red head of Bill poked out of the bar, and he said as he recognised George: "Good-ev'nin'—go forward—'er's non abed yit."
From The White Peacock by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
