grossly
Translation
extremely, unpleasantly, shockingly
Examples
The report was grossly inaccurate.
The report was grossly inaccurate.
He behaved grossly at the dinner table.
He behaved grossly at the dinner table.
Grammar Patterns
grossly ((adjective/participle)) extremely (adjective/participle) The report was grossly inaccurate.
((verb)) grossly to (verb) in an unpleasant way He behaved grossly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extremely, excessively, appallingly, shockingly
Etymology
From the adjective 'gross' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'gross'. If something is 'grossly' exaggerated, it's exaggerated to a big, disgusting degree.