gross

[change] Adjective

Positive
gross

Comparative
grosser

Superlative
grossest

(usually before the noun) The gross amount is the total before you take away losses or expenses.
- Synonym: total
- Antonym: net
Her gross pay was $500, but then they took out $60 for tax.
(usually before the noun) A gross violation or abuse is very bad and clearly wrong.

Leaving the bank unlocked was an act of gross carelessness.
If something is gross is very unpleasant.
- Synonyms: disgusting, unpleasant, horrible, filthy
- Antonyms: nice, lovely, pleasant, attractive, appealing
There was a gross smell coming from the broken pipe.