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grossly

/ˈɡɹoʊsli/ adverbio C1

En español: groseramente

  1. Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable. · grossly inflated expectations· grossly enlarged hepatic lobes, evident on palpation
  2. To a serious, severe, or offensive degree. · grossly misjudged· grossly inflamed
  3. In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy. (informal) · The men were talking grossly about their sexual conquests.
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He thus addressed him: “Sirrah, last year you grossly insulted me.” “Indeed,” bleated the Lamb in a mournful tone of voice, “I was not then born.” Then said the Wolf, “You feed in my pasture.” “No, good sir,” replied the Lamb, “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.” “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water, for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.” Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well!
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 1 · B2
Within the gates Lestrade met us, his face flushed with victory, his manner grossly triumphant.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 55 · C1

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