Definition Synonyms
Definition of grotesque - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
strange appearanceodd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character
- The grotesque sculptures seemed almost alive in the dim light..
2.
horrordisgusting or viscerally revolting
- The grotesque scene made everyone uncomfortable.
3.
visualRare typical of bizarre, distorted, exaggerated art stylesRare
- The painting had a grotesque charm.
Noun
1.
appearanceperson or thing very ugly
- The novel featured a grotesque as its main character.
2.
typographyTECH. UK sans serif typefaceTECH. UK
- The designer chose a grotesque for the poster's text.
3.
artTECH. style with fanciful intertwined formsTECH.
- The museum displayed a grotesque from the Renaissance period.
Origin of grotesque
Italian, grottesca (cave painting)
Terms with grotesque included in their meaning
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mythology
small grotesque creature causing trouble in folklore
literature
relating to dark, mysterious literature with grotesque themes
distorted imitation
grotesque or exaggerated imitation of a person, thing, or event
art
distorted or grotesque imitation of something
decoration
decorative grotesque figure on a building
literature style
style of writing depicting grotesque themes in the American South
distort
twist something into a grotesque form
architecture
grotesque figure similar to a gargoyle
appearance
shocking or grotesque person or thing
distortion
make a distorted or grotesque version of something
entertainment
grotesque performer or clown
art
grotesque representation of a figure in art
art
grotesque or incongruous, especially in art or architecture
appearance
in a hideous or grotesque manner
monstrosity
something grotesque or extremely unusual
bizarrely
in a bizarre or grotesque manner
science fiction
extraterrestrial being with large eyes, often grotesque
toys
grotesque black doll with exaggerated features
bizarre transformation
transforming in a bizarre or grotesque manner
literature
Spanish literary style focusing on violence and grotesque imagery
object
grotesque or bizarre object
distorted style
quality of being grotesque
Examples of grotesque in a sentence
The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene. The grotesque monster in the movie terrified the audience. His grotesque behavior at the dinner shocked everyone. The sculpture was a grotesque masterpiece. Her collection included grotesque masks from various cultures. The painting depicted a grotesque with exaggerated features.
In the garden stood a stone grotesque, weathered by time. He prefers using a grotesque for digital content. The publication used a grotesque for its headlines. The artist's grotesque was admired for its complexity. A grotesque adorned the ancient building's facade.
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- French:grotesque, monstre, ...
- German:grotesk, Groteske, ...
- Italian:grottesco, mostro, ...
- Spanish:grotesco, esperpento, ...
- Portuguese:bizarro, tipo grotesco, ...
- Chinese:怪诞的, 丑陋人物, ...
- Japanese:グロテスクな, 怪物, ...
- Arabic:غريب الشكل, قَبِيح, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוּוָת, מַפְלֶצֶת, ...
- Russian:гротескный, уродец, ...
- Ukrainian:гротескний, потворний персонаж, ...
- Hindi:विकृत, विकृति, ...
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