Dirty and Gritty

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Dirty adjective - Not clean.

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Gritty and dirty are semantically related in like the earth topic. In some cases you can use "Gritty" instead an adjective "Dirty".

Nearby Words: dirt, dirtiness, dirtying, dirtily

Gritty adjective - Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency.

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Dirty and gritty are semantically related in like the earth topic. Sometimes you can use "Dirty" instead an adjective "Gritty".

Nearby Words: grit, gritted, gritting

Slobs Versus Snobs: Werewolves are the Slobs, living in a derelict industrial complex, wearing earth tones, long hair, Perma-Stubble, and generally being gritty/dirty.

Source: Film / Underworld
Dirty Harry is often considered the quintessential gritty cop movie, and is so well known that to this day people make Dirty Harry references whenever Clint Eastwood's name is mentioned.

Source: Mainstream Obscurity
The gritty atmosphere, dirty streets, rains and cloudy time, and funny moments are quite attenuated even compared to the following sequels.

Source: Video Game / Grand Theft Auto III

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