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.
Other Word Forms
- overgrossly adverb
Etymology
Origin of grossly
Example Sentences
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He needs military leaders, diplomats and senior officials to carry out his orders — orders that, in this case, were grossly immoral.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
“I believe that is grossly overselling what one should expect from those workouts,” said Cedric X. Bryant, CEO of the American Council on Exercise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Last year, former Manchester City captain Joey Barton was found guilty of sending "grossly offensive" social media posts about her and fellow pundit Lucy Ward.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Chances are that he has pointed to industries you haven’t expected to be grossly affected by AI.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
“So they’re lying about your—our history. That doesn’t mean they’re the enemy, it just means they’re a group of grossly misinformed people trying to . . . better the world. In an ill-advised way.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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