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gross
01
extremely bad, unacceptable, and often considered immoral
Example
The gross immorality of the act shocked society to its core.
The gross violation of human rights sparked international outrage.
02
fat in an unattractive way
Example
The man 's gross belly hung over his belt, emphasizing his unhealthy weight.
He had a gross, bloated appearance that was indicative of his excessive eating habits.
03
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
04
before any deductions
05
lacking fine distinctions or detail
06
describing something that is completely pure and untouched, without any added substances, alterations, or changes
07
visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
to gross
01
to earn total income before subtracting expenses or taxes
Transitive: to gross an amount of income
Example
The movie grossed millions of dollars at the box office in its opening weekend.
The company grossed a substantial profit after a successful product launch.
