grotesque
IPA: groʊtˈɛsk
noun
- A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.
- Anything grotesque.
- (typography) A sans serif typeface.
adjective
- Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.
- Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.
- (typography) Sans serif.
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Examples of "grotesque" in Sentences
- The movie featured a grotesque monster with bulging eyes and sharp, jagged teeth
- The old, abandoned mansion had a grotesque, dilapidated appearance that sent shivers down my spine
- The painting depicted a grotesque scene of twisted, contorted figures in agony
- The chef created a grotesque masterpiece out of meat, bone, and other unusual ingredients
- The novel described a grotesque world filled with twisted creatures and nightmarish landscapes
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