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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