grossly

Meanings

• adverb

  Extremely; very; to a great degree

• adjective

  Characterized by or exhibiting a lack of refinement or good taste

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹoʊsli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grossly
drossily , mossily , poshally

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Homophones

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1. gross () : a quantity or amount, especially of food
   

2. gross () : lacking refinement or taste
   

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Variants

List of all variants of grossly that leads to same result
gross , grosser , grossest , grossly , grossness , grossnesses

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Forms

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grosslier, grossest, grossly

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'gros' meaning large or heavy, and 'lier' meaning to bind. In Middle English, 'grossly' came to mean 'clumsily' or 'unrefined'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grossly' has been used in the scientific community to describe the weight or mass of a substance.

2. In the medical field, 'grossly' is used to describe the appearance of a tissue or organ before it is analyzed microscopically.

3. The term 'gross domestic product' (GDP) is a measure of the total economic output of a country.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rude: Lacking manners or politeness; not refined or cultivated.

2. Crude: Unrefined or unprocessed; lacking sophistication or culture.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grossly' has been used to describe characters or situations that are crude, uncivilized, or lacking in refinement. In art, it has been used to depict scenes or subjects that are raw, unpolished, or unrefined. In music, it has been used to describe sounds that are heavy, raw, or unpolished.

How to Memorize "grossly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy object to represent the meaning of 'grossly' as an adverb. For example, visualize a large, clumsy elephant trying to pick up a small, delicate teacup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grossly' with the idea of something being unrefined or lacking in good taste. For example, think of a sloppy, unkempt person or a crude, uncivilized scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grossly is like a large, clumsy ox' to help remember the meaning of 'grossly' as an adverb.

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