gross
//ɡroʊs//
Adjective
grossCanonical form
grosserComparative
grossestSuperlative
1
Unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive, especially in a way that causes nausea or revulsion.
That smell is really gross.
Synonym
Noun
grossSingular
grossesPlural
1
A group of twelve dozen (144) items.
The factory ordered a gross of buttons for the new clothing line.
Verb
1
To earn or produce as total revenue or profit before deductions.
The movie grossed over $500 million worldwide.
Adjective
grossCanonical form
grosserComparative
grossestSuperlative
1
Total or complete, before any deductions (especially of income, profit, or weight).
Her gross income is $60,000 per year before taxes.
Antonym
Adjective
grossCanonical form
grosserComparative
grossestSuperlative
1
Obvious, blatant, or flagrant (used to emphasize the severity of something bad).
The report revealed gross negligence by the company.