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Gritty vs Gravely - What's the difference?

gritty | gravely |

As adjectives the difference between gritty and gravely

is that gritty is containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles while gravely is characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

As an adverb gravely is

in a grave or serious manner.

gritty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
  • Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
  • (film, literature) Intense and starkly realistic, especially if violent.

    • gravely

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (m), (m), equivalent to .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

    • Etymology 2

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a grave or serious manner.