Definition of gross
1 a
:of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions
- a gross outline of the plan
b
:consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions
- gross income
2 a (1)
:glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
- a gross error
(2)
:out-and-out, utter
- a gross injustice
b
:visible without the aid of a microscope
- a gross lesion
c
archaic
:immediately obvious
- Now to all sense 'tis gross you love my son.
- —William Shakespeare
3 a
:coarse in nature or behavior :unrefined
- has gross table manners
b
:gravely deficient in civility or decency :crudely vulgar
- merely gross, a scatological rather than a pornographic impropriety
- —Aldous Huxley
c
informal
:inspiring disgust or distaste
- That sandwich looks gross.
5
:made up of material or perceptible elements
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grossly
adverb
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