Grossly: meaning, definitions and examples

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grossly

 

[ หˆษกroสŠsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing extent

The word 'grossly' is used to emphasize the extent or severity of something, often indicating that it is extreme or excessive. It is commonly used to express a strong degree of unacceptability or a significant error in judgment. This adverb paints a vivid picture of something large or overwhelming in a negative context. For instance, it might be used to describe a grossly inadequate response or a grossly overpriced item.

Synonyms

excessively, extremely, outrageously, terribly

Examples of usage

  • The report was grossly inaccurate.
  • She grossly underestimated the time required.
  • His behavior was grossly inappropriate.

Translations

Translations of the word "grossly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grosseiramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช groรŸzรผgig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grubo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—้›‘ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grossiรจrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ groseramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabaca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฌุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็•ฅๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ groseramente

Etymology

The term 'grossly' originates from the adjective 'gross,' which comes from the Latin 'grossus,' meaning 'thick, large, or coarse.' The use of 'gross' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, where it referred to something that was large or bulky in size. Over time, it evolved to carry a connotation of something unpleasant or offensive, especially in the context of moral or social standards. 'Grossly' as an adverb intensified this meaning, often referring to something that is not only large but also negative in nature. This formation highlights an amplification of the adjective's implications, allowing speakers to underscore the severity or extremity of a condition or action.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,849, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.