grotesque — meaning in English

English meaning

• farcical adj Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
• grotesque adjective Strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way.

Senses

grotesque is used for these senses in English:

• farcical Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
• grotesque Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

Related French words