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Grossly
//ˈɡɹoʊsli// adv, slang
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable. not-comparable
"grossly inflated expectations"
- 2 To a serious, severe, or offensive degree. not-comparable
"grossly misjudged"
- 3 In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy. informal, not-comparable
"The men were talking grossly about their sexual conquests."
- 4 Roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily. archaic, not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 in a gross manner wordnet
Etymology
From gross + -ly.
See also for "grossly"
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