Bad and Grossly

Bad

Bad adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.
Usage example: you didn't do too bad on the treadmill test

Grossly and bad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grossly" instead an adverb "Bad".

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Grossly

Grossly adverb - In a gross manner.
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Synonyms for Grossly

Bad and grossly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bad" instead an adverb "Grossly".

Nearby Word: gross

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Totally Radical Usually, that involves many stereotypical "bad boy" or "cool" activities, such as videogames, surfing, motorcycling, or fixing cars; a recent example would be grossly stereotypical "Sk8r Boiz".
  • Minor Injury Overreaction The cast commentary of the first The Lord of the Rings film had a humorous example of this, with a story about Dominic getting a splinter and grossly exaggerating how bad it was.
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis: Mary Jane has gotten onto the bad side of Carol Jannetty, a grossly fat Brawn Hilda who enjoys bullying those around her.
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