grotesk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
- farcical adj Like a farce; ridiculous or absurd.
- grotesque adjective Strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way.
- monstrous adj Shockingly evil or cruel.
- preposterous adjective Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.
Senses
grotesk is used for these senses in English:
- antic (architecture, arts) Grotesque, incongruous.
- antic (archaic) Grotesque, bizarre
- farcical Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
- grotesque Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.
- monstrous Freakish or grotesque.
- preposterous Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behavior; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.
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