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grotesque /groʊˈtɛsk/

adjective

  1. odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
  2. fantastic in the shaping and combination of forms, as in decorative work combining incongruous human and animal figures with scrolls, foliage, etc. 

noun

  1. any grotesque object, design, person, or thing.

Origin of grotesque

French, Italian 1555-1565

Related forms: grotesquely, adverb; grotesqueness, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

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10 Comments

  1. Katrin

    It is grotesque that the Austrian presidential election result was overturned. Thus, another election has to be held.

  2. Nia

    Ali always wears a grotesque mask every Halloween

  3. Arezou

    The behavior of that man is grotesque, dont gaze at him.

  4. Amy Estrada

    Excellent Katrin.

  5. Amy Estrada

    Excellent Nia.

  6. Amy Estrada

    Good Arezou, remember the apostrophe in “don’t.”

  7. azim

    The clothes of the shop are grotesque.

  8. Amy Estrada

    Good Azim, however it would be more natural to say, “The clothes in the shop are grotesque.”

  9. Nairim

    The Hobbits’ feet are grotesque 😉

  10. Amy Estrada

    Good Nairim.

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