grossness

Example Sentences

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Grossness is a compelling reason to write about a public figure, though.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2011

Grossness is not difficult to define: it is obtrusive and objectionable pleasantry.

From Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources by Clouston, William Alexander

True Delicacy, as I take it, consists in Exactness of Judgment and Dignity of Sentiment, or if you will, Purity of Affection, as this is opposed to Corruption and Grossness.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Rudeness and Grossness matter, and I've shown both, and already I'm sorry, and I hope she'll let me apologize.

From The Longest Journey by Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan)

Grossness is what grossness DOES—we now know THAT.

From Pragmatism by James, William