grossly — In a very obvious and unacceptable way; extremely or excessively, often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a very obvious and unacceptable way; extremely or excessively, often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡroʊsli/
Korean meaning: 심하게, 극도로, 터무니없이
Korean pronunciation: 그로스-리 (강세: 그로스)
Example Sentences
- My phone bill was grossly overpriced - they charged me for international calls to my own kitchen!
- The weather forecast was grossly inaccurate - they predicted sunshine but we got a hurricane.
- He was grossly unprepared for the exam, having studied only the title page of his textbook.
grossly
ADVERB//ˈɡroʊsli//
In a very obvious and unacceptable way; extremely or excessively, often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.
In a very obvious and unacceptable way; extremely or excessively, often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.
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This car is grossly overpriced - mostly costly mistakes ahead!
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Origin
From Latin 'grossus' meaning thick or coarse. Originally meant 'as a whole' in medieval times, but evolved to mean 'extremely' or 'obviously' in modern usage.
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“My phone bill was grossly overpriced - they charged me for international calls to my own kitchen!”
“The weather forecast was grossly inaccurate - they predicted sunshine but we got a hurricane.”
“He was grossly unprepared for the exam, having studied only the title page of his textbook.”
“The company's safety measures were grossly insufficient for handling hazardous materials.”
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