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grossly
[grohs-lee]
adverb
extremely or flagrantly.
Frankly, this article is nonsense, because the writer is grossly oversimplifying the problem.
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."
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.
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.
thickly or densely.
The trail is grossly overgrown, as it has not been cut back at all this year.
Slang.Ìýin 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 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- overgrossly adverb
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of grossly1
Example Sentences
It also alleged that the 18-wheeler drivers’ conduct was “grossly negligent,†and it claimed that “lax security†by Brink’s allowed “jewelry and gemstones to be stolen right out from under the noses†of the workers.
Amnesty International said Kourkouri was subjected to torture and that his trial was "grossly unfair".
Nottinghamshire Police also confirmed last week a corporate manslaughter investigation was under way to determine whether maternity care provided by the trust had been grossly negligent.
Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman said the actress and her partners had disseminated "grossly edited, unsubstantiated, new and doctored information to the media".
“He's a nice guy, but he’s grossly incompetent.â€
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