grossly
Americanadverb
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extremely or flagrantly.
Frankly, this article is nonsense, because the writer is grossly oversimplifying the problem.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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thickly or densely.
The trail is grossly overgrown, as it has not been cut back at all this year.
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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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Presumably, if the administration honchos really think that is the case, they will rush out today and throw all of their money into these grossly undervalued bonds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The company was found grossly negligent in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil-spill disaster and suffered a fire at an Ohio refinery that killed two workers in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Mark Warner, the panel's top Democrat, said the underlying bill had been sound but that Pulte was "grossly unqualified" for the role.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
"This Safa travel & visa debacle is embarrassing & grossly unfair towards the players & coaching staff," McKenzie also wrote on X.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
I will, as is the custom each year, call upon your hardworking, dedicated and grossly underpaid teachers to announce the year-end examination results and class standings.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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