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grossly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹoʊsli/ / /ˈɡɹəʊsli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English gross Middle English -ly English -ly English grossly From gross + -ly.

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

    “grossly inflated expectations”

    “grossly enlarged hepatic lobes, evident on palpation”

  2. To a serious, severe, or offensive degree.

    “grossly misjudged”

    “grossly inflamed”

  3. In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy.

    “The men were talking grossly about their sexual conquests.”

  4. Roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily.