English dictionary
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English adjective: grotesque | |||
| 1. | grotesque distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous | ||
| Samples | Tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas. Twisted into monstrous shapes. | ||
| Synonyms | monstrous | ||
| Similar | ugly | ||
| Antonyms | beautiful | ||
| 2. | grotesque ludicrously odd | ||
| Samples | Hamlet's assumed antic disposition. Fantastic Halloween costumes. A grotesque reflection in the mirror. | ||
| Synonyms | antic, fantastic, fantastical | ||
| Similar | strange, unusual | ||
| Antonyms | familiar | ||
English noun: grotesque | |||
| 1. | grotesque (artifact) art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | art, fine art | ||
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