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- [grohs]
- /groʊs/
- /ˈɡrəʊ.snəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grohs]
- /groʊs/
Definitions of grossness word
- adjective grossness without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales. 1
- adjective grossness unqualified; complete; rank: a gross scoundrel. 1
- adjective grossness flagrant and extreme: gross injustice. 1
- adjective grossness indelicate, indecent, obscene, or vulgar: gross remarks. 1
- adjective grossness lacking in refinement, good manners, education, etc.; unrefined. 1
- adjective grossness large, big, or bulky. 1
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Origin of grossness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French gros large (as noun, grosse twelve dozen) < Late Latin gross(us) thick, coarse
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Parts of speech for Grossness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grossness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
grossness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grossness
noun grossness
- coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- dirtiness — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- indecency — the quality or condition of being indecent.
- curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.
- impurity — the quality or state of being impure.
Antonyms for grossness
noun grossness
- decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- pleasantry — good-humored teasing; banter.
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