Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊsli/

Definitions of grossly

adjective extremely disgusting or offensive

Example Sentences

A1 The food was grossly overcooked.

A2 She was grossly unprepared for the exam.

B1 The company's profits were grossly exaggerated.

B2 The movie's depiction of historical events was grossly inaccurate.

C1 The politician's behavior was grossly unethical.

C2 The defendant's actions were grossly negligent.

adverb in a very obvious and unacceptable way; extremely

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the cafeteria was grossly overcooked.

A2 She was grossly unprepared for the exam.

B1 The company's profits were grossly exaggerated in the report.

B2 The politician's actions were grossly unethical.

C1 The company's financial statements were grossly misleading.

C2 The artist's talent was grossly underappreciated by the critics.

Examples of grossly in a Sentence

formal The company's financial statements were found to be grossly inaccurate.

informal She grossly underestimated how long it would take to complete the project.

slang That movie was grossly overrated, it was not worth the hype.

figurative His behavior was grossly out of line, it was completely unacceptable.

Grammatical Forms of grossly

past tense

grossed

plural

grosses

comparative

grosser

superlative

grossest

present tense

gross

future tense

will gross

perfect tense

has grossed

continuous tense

is grossing

singular

grossly

positive degree

grossly

infinitive

to gross

gerund

grossing

participle

grossed

Origin and Evolution of grossly

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'grossly' originated from the Middle English word 'gros', which came from the Old French word 'gros', meaning 'big' or 'thick'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'grossly' evolved to also include connotations of being excessive, flagrant, or in a manner that is clearly unacceptable or offensive.