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grotesque /groʊˈtɛsk/
adjective
- odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
- fantastic in the shaping and combination of forms, as in decorative work combining incongruous human and animal figures with scrolls, foliage, etc.
noun
- any grotesque object, design, person, or thing.
Origin of grotesque
French, Italian 1555-1565
Related forms: grotesquely, adverb; grotesqueness, noun
Source: Dictionary.com
It is grotesque that the Austrian presidential election result was overturned. Thus, another election has to be held.
Ali always wears a grotesque mask every Halloween
The behavior of that man is grotesque, dont gaze at him.
Excellent Katrin.
Excellent Nia.
Good Arezou, remember the apostrophe in “don’t.”
The clothes of the shop are grotesque.
Good Azim, however it would be more natural to say, “The clothes in the shop are grotesque.”
The Hobbits’ feet are grotesque 😉
Good Nairim.