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grossly Antonyms
Opposite of grossly
Because the opposite of grossly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a flagrant, extreme, or unacceptable degree; used primarily to modify negative qualities, errors, or excesses.
Usage Example
"The company had slightly underestimated the total cost of the infrastructure project."
Strongest
slightly
Strong
marginally
minimally
mildly
barely
moderately
• adverb (Context 2)
In a coarse, vulgar, or disgusting manner.
Usage Example
"The guests behaved politely at the banquet, showing no regard for basic table manners."
Strongest
politely
Strong
decently
tastefully
delicately
gracefully
• adverb (Context 3)
On a macroscopic level; observable with the naked eye without the aid of a microscope (used especially in medicine and anatomy).
Usage Example
"Although the tissue appeared microscopically normal during the examination, the biopsy revealed cellular abnormalities."
Strongest
microscopically
Strong
histologically
Similar words to grossly
Words similar to grossly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
macroscopically
coarsely
flagrantly
vulgarly
egregiously
glaringly
crudely
excessively
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Grossly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/grossly