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Definition of grossness

grossness

/ˈɡroʊs.nəs/
gross · ness
Adverb:grossly
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Plural:grossnesses
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Adjective:gross
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grossness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being physically disgusting, repulsive, or foul.

Example

"Nothing prepared the cleanup crew for the sheer grossness of the neglected kitchen."

2

The quality or state of being vulgar, indecent, or lacking in refinement and delicacy.

Example

"The critic condemned the play for the sheer grossness of its humor and lack of artistic subtlety."

3

The quality of being flagrant, extreme, or glaringly obvious, especially in reference to an error, injustice, or negligence.

Example

"The audit exposed the grossness of the company's financial mismanagement over the past decade."

4

Excessive thickness, bulkiness, or heaviness of form or substance.

Example

"The sheer grossness of the stone pillars made the ancient temple appear almost indestructible."

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• Rhymes for grossness

• Nearby Words

gross
grossglockner
grossly
grossness
grot
grotesque
grotesquely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'gross' (borrowed from Old French 'gros', meaning 'big, thick, or coarse', from Late Latin 'grossus') combined with the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grossness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grossness
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