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grossest

 

[ ɡrəʊsɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of unpleasantness

The term 'grossest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'gross', which denotes something that is extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive. It can refer to physical sensations, visual appearances, or even behaviors that evoke strong feelings of nausea or revulsion. In colloquial language, it may also express extreme distaste or disapproval toward something considered socially unacceptable or morally repulsive.

Synonyms

most disgusting, most repulsive, most vile

Examples of usage

  • That was the grossest thing I've ever seen.
  • He made the grossest jokes at the party.
  • She thought the smell was the grossest part of the meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "grossest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nojento

🇮🇳 सबसे घिनौना

🇩🇪 ekelhafteste

🇮🇩 paling menjijikkan

🇺🇦 найогидніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej obrzydliwy

🇯🇵 最も不快な

🇫🇷 le plus dégoûtant

🇪🇸 el más asqueroso

🇹🇷 en iğrenç

🇰🇷 가장 역겨운

🇸🇦 الأكثر قرفًا

🇨🇿 nejodpornější

🇸🇰 najodpudivejší

🇨🇳 最恶心的

🇸🇮 najbolj gnusen

🇮🇸 mest ógeðfelldur

🇰🇿 ең жексұрын

🇬🇪 სასტიკურად ყველაზე საშინელი

🇦🇿 ən iyrənc

🇲🇽 el más asqueroso

Etymology

The word 'gross' originates from the Middle English term 'grosse', which comes from the Old French 'gros', meaning 'large' or 'coarse'. This French term can be traced back to the Latin word 'grossus', and can signify 'thick' or 'fat'. Over time, the meaning of 'gross' evolved to encompass not just physical size, but also qualities that are seen as unpleasant or vulgar. The transformation in meaning reflects a cultural shift in the evaluation of sensory experiences, where something 'gross' is more than just large—it's repulsive to the senses or the morals. The superlative form 'grossest' became used in English to describe the highest degree of this unpleasantness, emerging as language adapted to expressive emotional responses towards repugnance and distaste.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,628, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.