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Definition of grossly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

grossly

adverb
 
/ˈɡrəʊsli/
 
/ˈɡrəʊsli/
(disapproving)
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  1. (used to describe unpleasant qualities) extremely; in a way that is very obvious and unacceptable
    • grossly unfair/inadequate/offensive
    • Press reports have been grossly exaggerated.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryGrossly is used with these adjectives:
    • disproportionate
    • excessive
    • exorbitant
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