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Meaning of word grotesque from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

grotesque noun

Meaning : Art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants.

grotesque adjective

Meaning : Distorted and unnatural in shape or size. Abnormal and hideous.

Example : Tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas.
Twisted into monstrous shapes.

Synonyms : monstrous

Meaning : Ludicrously odd.

Example : Hamlet's assumed antic disposition.
Fantastic Halloween costumes.
A grotesque reflection in the mirror.

Synonyms : antic, fantastic, fantastical

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