definition of
gritty

[1] #1 gritty s. [farinaceous, coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose, mealy] composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; "granular sugar"; "the photographs were grainy and indistinct"; "it left a mealy residue". wn

[2] #2 gritty s. [game, gamy, gamey, mettlesome, spirited, spunky] willing to face danger. wn