gutsy

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈgʌtˈsiː/ UK /ˈɡʌt.si/ See IPA manual

Freq #26879

Meanings

1

adj
Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation.

It was a gutsy decision to quit her job and start her own company.
2

adj
Deep, strong, and a little rough in quality, especially a voice or flavour.

The singer had a gutsy, soulful voice that filled the room.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · showing courage and... plucky brave bold courageous daring

Word family

Forms gutsier

Derived forms gutsilygutsiness

Related forms blood-and-gutsy

Etymology

From guts + -y.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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