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- [grohs]
- /groʊs/
- /ˈɡrəʊs.li/
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- [grohs]
- /groʊs/
Definitions of grossly word
- adjective grossly without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales. 1
- adjective grossly unqualified; complete; rank: a gross scoundrel. 1
- adjective grossly flagrant and extreme: gross injustice. 1
- adjective grossly indelicate, indecent, obscene, or vulgar: gross remarks. 1
- adjective grossly lacking in refinement, good manners, education, etc.; unrefined. 1
- adjective grossly large, big, or bulky. 1
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Origin of grossly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French gros large (as noun, grosse twelve dozen) < Late Latin gross(us) thick, coarse
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Parts of speech for Grossly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grossly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grossly
adverb grossly
- wholly — entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
- totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
- exceptionally — To a greater degree than normal; unusually.
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- acceptability — capable or worthy of being accepted.
Antonyms for grossly
adverb grossly
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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