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Grossly vs Greatly - What's the difference?

grossly | greatly |

In archaic terms the difference between grossly and greatly

is that grossly is roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily while greatly is nobly; magnanimously.

As adverbs the difference between grossly and greatly

is that grossly is in a gross manner; without delicacy while greatly is nobly; magnanimously.

grossly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • in a gross manner; without delicacy
  • (archaic) roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily
  • greatly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • (archaic) Nobly; magnanimously.
  • To a great extent or degree.
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