ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grossly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹoʊsli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Grossly is an adverb meaning Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.

Meaning

Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.

More Meanings

  1. To a serious, severe, or offensive degree.
  2. (informal) In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy.
  3. (archaic) Roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily.

Example Sentences

grossly inflamed
grossly misjudged
grossly inflated expectations
grossly enlarged hepatic lobes, evident on palpation

Synonyms for grossly

Depending on context, synonyms include gravely, flagrantly, disgustingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include badly, horrendously, horribly, awfully, appallingly, rudely.

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