Gross Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Gross

Meaning 1 : without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

    Example : gross negligence

    Synonyms : arrant,  complete,  consummate,  double-dyed,  everlasting,  perfect,  pure,  sodding,  staring,  stark,  thorough,  thoroughgoing,  unadulterated,  utter
Meaning 2 : repellently fat

    Synonyms : porcine
Meaning 3 : conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

    Example : gross ineptitude,gross injustice

    Synonyms : crying,  egregious,  flagrant,  glaring,  rank
Meaning 4 : visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)

    Synonyms : megascopic
Meaning 5 : the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

    Synonyms : receipts,  revenue
Meaning 6 : twelve dozen

    Synonyms : 144
Meaning 7 : conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

    Example : a revoltingly gross expletive

    Synonyms : crude,  earthy,  vulgar
Meaning 8 : before any deductions

    Example : gross income

Meaning 9 : earn before taxes, expenses, etc.

Meaning 10 : lacking fine distinctions or detail

    Example : the gross details of the structure appear reasonable

Gross Antonyms

How to Pronounce Gross

  • groʊs