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

Grossness disgusts me; but I am not sure that I should be able to resist temptation placed in my way.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion by Ellis, Havelock

Grossness of language—the phrase is an assumption—is a matter of time and place, a relative matter altogether. 

From The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2] by Street, G. S. (George Slythe)