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grossly.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈɡɹoʊsli/General-American/ˈɡɹəʊsli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.

    not-comparable
    grossly inflated expectations
    grossly enlarged hepatic lobes, evident on palpation
  2. To a serious, severe, or offensive degree.

    not-comparable
    grossly misjudged
    grossly inflamed
  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
Where this word comes from

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

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