grotesque
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Adjective — Strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way.
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How to use grotesque
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Etymology
From Italian grottesco, "of a grotto/cave" — originally describing the fantastical, cave-wall style decorations found in ancient Roman ruins.
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What does “grotesque” mean?
The word “grotesque” means strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way. In plain terms, bizarrely distorted or ugly, often to an unsettling or disturbing degree.
How do you pronounce “grotesque”?
“Grotesque” is pronounced groh-TEHSK (/ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “grotesque” in a sentence?
Here is “grotesque” used in a sentence: “The gargoyles had grotesque, twisted faces.”
What part of speech is “grotesque”?
“Grotesque” is an adjective.
Where does the word “grotesque” come from?
The word “grotesque” comes from Italian. From Italian grottesco, "of a grotto/cave" — originally describing the fantastical, cave-wall style decorations found in ancient Roman ruins.
Is “grotesque” a common word?
“Grotesque” is an uncommon word in modern English.
