grossly

[ grohs-lee ]

adverb

1. extremely or flagrantly:

   Frankly, this article is nonsense, because the writer is grossly oversimplifying the problem.

2. in an indecent or obscene way; to a degree considered indecent or obscene:

   He contended that the crude remark about the candidate’s mother breached standards of good taste and was "grossly offensive."

3. in a very general, broad, or rough way:

   In the study, early stomach cancer was grossly classified into three major types, based solely on surface characteristics.

4. in a coarse way that shows lack of refinement or good manners:

   He ate grossly, stuffing his mouth with food which the little boy cut up for him on the plate.

5. thickly or densely:

   The trail is grossly overgrown, as it has not been cut back at all this year.

6. Slang. in an extremely disgusting or repulsive way:

   On entering, you’re met by a swarm of grossly dressed uncles—one of them in an undershirt and pajama shorts—milling all over the place.

Other Words From

• o·ver·gross·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of grossly¹

gross ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

This evening, Yoakam played the Byrds for me to underscore his belief that Clark is a grossly underestimated songwriter.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel has denied allegations of genocide as baseless and grossly distorted.

From BBC

Her actions enraged Trump, who called her "racist," "grossly incompetent" and a "total disaster."

From Salon

Meanwhile, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Subway has been accused of “grossly misleading” customers with its sandwich advertisements, which promise significantly more meat than actually given.

From Salon