grittily

/ˈɡrɪtɪli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows courage, determination, and strength of character.
    • She grittily finished the marathon despite a painful injury.
    • The team grittily defended their lead until the final whistle.
    • He grittily refused to give up on his dream, even after many failures.
  2. In a rough, harsh, or unpolished manner.
    • The novel describes life on the streets grittily, without softening the harsh details.
    • He spoke grittily, his voice raspy from shouting.
    • The movie portrayed the city grittily, with dark alleys and broken sidewalks.
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