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Vocabulary Entry
grotesque
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Characterized by distortion or incongruity in appearance or manner; bizarre or unnatural.
Example Sentences
"The artist preferred to paint grotesque figures to express the chaos of human emotion."
"Her grotesque laugh echoed in the empty room."
"The film was filled with grotesque creatures that terrified the audience."
N
noun
A style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or unnatural forms and figures.
Example Sentences
"The ancient Roman architecture featured grotesques that adorned many buildings."
"He collected grotesques to display in his art gallery."
"The museum's exhibit included a variety of grotesques from different cultures."