gross
ly
1
to an excessive or exaggerated degree
- The cost of the repairs was grossly inflated.
- Their profits were grossly underestimated last quarter.
- His performance was grossly inadequate given the resources he had.
- The company's profits were grossly overstated in the media.
- The budget projections were grossly optimistic and unrealistic.
2
in a way that is glaringly improper, offensive, or wrong
- He grossly violated the terms of the agreement.
- The article grossly misrepresented her statements.
- She was grossly unfair in how she treated her coworkers.
- They grossly neglected their responsibilities as public officials.
- The manager grossly underestimated the seriousness of the issue.
3
in a crude, unrefined, or repulsive manner
- He grossly devoured his meal without pausing to breathe.
- She grossly spat on the ground in front of the guests.
- The children grossly smeared paint all over the walls.
- He laughed grossly at an inappropriate joke.
- The man grossly chewed with his mouth open at the formal dinner.