grossly

American  

[grohs-lee] / ˈgroʊs li /

adverb

1. extremely or flagrantly.

   Frankly, this article is nonsense, because the writer is grossly oversimplifying the problem.

2. in an indecent or obscene way; to a degree considered indecent or obscene.

   He contended that the crude remark about the candidate’s mother breached standards of good taste and was "grossly offensive."

3. in a very general, broad, or rough way.

   In the study, early stomach cancer was grossly classified into three major types, based solely on surface characteristics.

4. in a coarse way that shows lack of refinement or good manners.

   He ate grossly, stuffing his mouth with food which the little boy cut up for him on the plate.

5. thickly or densely.

   The trail is grossly overgrown, as it has not been cut back at all this year.

6. Slang. in an extremely disgusting or repulsive way.

   On entering, you’re met by a swarm of grossly dressed uncles—one of them in an undershirt and pajama shorts—milling all over the place.

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Other Word Forms

• overgrossly adverb

Etymology

Origin of grossly

gross ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"Ultimately, he would still be alive if it was not for the grossly negligent behaviour of the defendant," the barrister said.

From BBC

“The claims set forth in the lawsuit grossly mischaracterize their interactions, which occurred over a decade, and some accusations over 2 decades, ago. All these allegations are contradicted by the real facts.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission also voiced "serious concern" at the weekend over public complaints about the "indecent, grossly offensive" content across X.

From Barron's

It grossly underperforms any kind of normal or balanced retirement fund in almost every year.

From MarketWatch

It grossly underperforms any kind of normal or balanced retirement fund in almost every year.

From MarketWatch