grossness

Example Sentences

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The old sentimental extravagances and the old grossnesses are of no further use to him.

From Overruled by Shaw, Bernard

All these antique grossnesses were superadded after his martyrdom.

From God the Invisible King by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

He uttered jolly grossnesses; he said that she little knew the way of courts if she thought that a man, and a very good man, might not be found to wed the wench.

From The Fifth Queen Crowned by Ford, Ford Madox

Everything that he had ever done or been—his sentiments, his grossnesses, his restraints and his rebellions—were now concerned in this pursuit.

From Fortitude by Walpole, Hugh, Sir

Already Lily was seeing him with the critical eyes of youth, his loud voice, his over-fastidious dress, his occasional grossnesses.

From A Poor Wise Man by Rinehart, Mary Roberts